Protection for a fielder? (5)
I believe the answer is:
cover
I believe this is a double definition.
'protection' is the first definition.
(something that protects or shields)
'fielder?' is the second definition.
(I've seen this before)
'for a' is the link.
(Other definitions for cover that I've seen before include "Protect - insure" , "Fielder" , "Extend over (an area)" , "Overlay" , "Enshroud" .)