Stump (cricket) at the end of the day's play, the umpires will also remove the stumps. Stump (cricket) In cricket, the stumps are the three vertical posts that support the bails and form the wicket. "Stumping" or "being stumped" is a method of dismissing a batsman. The umpire "calling stumps" means the play is over for the day. The stumps are three vertical posts which support two bails. The stumps and bails are usually made of wood, most commonly ash, and together form a wicket at each end of the pitch. The overall width of each wicket is 9 inches (22.9 cm).
Laws of Cricket of the bat use in the game. "Appendix C: The pitch (Law 6) and creases (Law 7)". Measurements and diagrams explaining how the pitch is marked out. "Appendix D: The wickets (Law 8)". Measurements and diagrams explaining the size and shape of the wickets. "Appendix E: Wicket-keeping gloves". Restrictions on the size and design of the gloves worn by the wicket-keeper. Laws of Cricket The Laws of Cricket is a code which specifies the rules of the game of cricket worldwide. The earliest known code was drafted in 1744 and, since 1788, it has been owned and maintained by its