Q477
What is the length of each stump in Cricket ?
A.
28 inches
AnswerB.
32 inches
C.
2 feet
D.
4 feet
Answer: Option A
Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
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). Each stump is 28 inches (71.1 cm) tall with maximum and minimum diameters of 11⁄2 inches (3.81 cm) and 13⁄8 inches (3.49 cm).