What does the cryptic crossword clue "Opener: cricketer who's gloved bouncer, say? (10)" mean?

The definition is "bouncer, say?". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). DOOR (synonym="Opener:") + KEEPER (synonym="cricketer") = DOORKEEPER; definition: "bouncer, say?" The answer is Doorkeeper.

Opener: cricketer who's gloved bouncer, say? (10)

Telegraph Prize Cryptic #3050 | 20 Across | 2020-04-05 flower

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