What does the cryptic crossword clue "Upset cricketer with small, silly thing? (6)" mean?

The definition is "Upset cricketer". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). S (synonym="small") + LEDGE (synonym="sill – so a ‘silly thing’ – Chambers ‘sledge: to seek to upset the batsman’s concentration by making offensive remarks’") = SLEDGE; definition: "Upset cricketer" The answer is SLEDGE.

Upset cricketer with small, silly thing? (6)

Guardian Cryptic #28965 | 18 Across | 2023-01-12 flower

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