What does the cryptic crossword clue "Bill is one sort of cricketer on the up (3)" mean?

The definition is "Bill". The wordplay uses a reversal. reverse of BAT = TAB; definition: "Bill" The answer is TAB.

Bill is one sort of cricketer on the up (3)

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