What does the cryptic crossword clue "English cricketer catching small perch (5)" mean?

The definition is "perch". The wordplay uses charade, container. ROOT (synonym of "English cricketer") + S (synonym of "small") [container: "catching"]; definition: "perch" The answer is ROOST.

English cricketer catching small perch (5)

Guardian Cryptic #29474 | 26 Across | 2024-08-29 flower

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