What does the cryptic crossword clue "Keeper probably very near the batsman – losing focus in a boisterous way (7)" mean?

The wordplay uses a deletion. NOI (synonym="No. 1, ‘keeper’ in soccer") + SI (synonym="SI") + LY (synonym="as in silly mid on, cricket ‘very near the batsman’") = NOISILY The answer is NOISILY.

Keeper probably very near the batsman – losing focus in a boisterous way (7)

Guardian Cryptic #29415 | 27 Across | 2024-06-21 flower

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