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Sri Lankan openers dropped by nerveless touring cricket teams (7)

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I believe the answer is:

elevens

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'cricket teams' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for elevens that I've seen before include "Some sportsmen" , "Particular numbers" , "Eg, football teams" , "1A, 20 [SUNDERLAND LEEDS]" , "Sports teams" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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