### Clue: runs behind schedule, then 4. Declared as a result (9)
### Answer: THEREFORE 
 ### Explanation: Definition: as a result
 "three"(3) **with** "r"(abbrev. for "runs" in cricket scores) **moved to a later position**(behind schedule) **plus**(then) **homophone of**(…. Declared) "four"(4).