Cryptic crossword clue
For the most part, leading West Indian cricketer is covered by commentators  9

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word BEHOLDERS

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The straight part
We know that "commentators" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case commentators = beholders.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does BEHOLDERS mean?

BEHOLDERS noun
  1. Someone who observes or beholds; an observer or spectator.
  2. A fictional monster in roleplaying games, a floating orb of flesh with a large mouth and many eyes on stalks.

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