SportsAugust 24, 2026

stumper

STUMP-er

Definition

A colloquial term for a wicketkeeper in cricket, the player positioned directly behind the batter's stumps.

Etymology

Derived from the cricket term 'stump,' referring to the wooden posts of the wicket, and the suffix '-er' denoting an agent, dating back to 19th-century British sporting jargon.

In the news

The article uses the term to describe Rishabh Pant's role as the stumper, noting that he was unable to perform these specific duties due to a shoulder injury.

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