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What is the height of the stump from the ground in cricket?

Options

A

28 inch

B

27 inch

C

25 inch

D

26 inch

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Correct Answer :

Option A

28 inch

Solution :

The correct option is 28 inch.


In the game of cricket, the stumps are the three wooden posts that form the wicket at each end of the pitch.


According to the official Laws of Cricket established by the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC), the height of the stumps above the playing surface must be 28 inches (71.12 cm).

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