Mad cricketers (4)

I believe the answer is:

bats

I believe this clue is a double definition.

'mad' is the first definition.
(informal term for mad)

'cricketers' is the second definition.
(I've seen this before)

(Other definitions for bats that I've seen before include "Clubs; flying mammals" , "Hits" , "out to lunch" , "Cricketers" , "Take a stab at the night creatures" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail and The Irish Independent.

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