What does the cryptic crossword clue "Cricketer dropping catch utilises Mitchell Marsh's tips batting second (10)" mean?

The definition is "Cricketer". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). PAT (synonym="dropping such as a cow PAT") + CUMM (synonym="first letter of [tips] each of C atch, U tilises, M itchell and M arsh") + IN (synonym="at the crease; batting") + S (synonym="second") = PATCUMMINS The answer is PATCUMMINS.

Cricketer dropping catch utilises Mitchell Marsh's tips batting second (10)

Independent Cryptic #12060 | 11 Across | 2025-06-04 flower

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