The deep — place for many catches? (8)
I believe the answer is:
outfield
'the deep' is the definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I can't understand how one could define the other.
I can't explain the remainder of the clue.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for outfield that I've seen before include "Area furthest from the stumps" , "Part of pitch furthest from wicket" , "Distant region of cricket ground" , "Area away from the wicket" .)