Cryptic crossword clue
This is bound to happen, therefore lads alter wicket 4,3

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 plus 3 letter word SOD’S LAW

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The straight part
We know that "This is bound to happen" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case this is bound to happen = sod’s law.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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