What does the cryptic crossword clue "Main opener for Middlesex and Derby — and team-mate (4,6)" mean?

The definition is "team-mate". The wordplay uses acrostic. SEA (synonym="Main") + M (first_letter="Middlesex") + BOWLER (synonym="Derby") = SEAM BOWLER; definition: "team-mate" The answer is SEAM BOWLER.

Main opener for Middlesex and Derby — and team-mate (4,6)

Times Cryptic #28744 | 25 Across | 2023-10-26 flower

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