From Stools to LED Stumps | Cricket

Join Cyrus Broacha in this fascinating episode of "The Century of Cricket" podcast, where we explore the evolution of one of cricket's most crucial elements: the stumps. From the humble makeshift wickets of galli cricket to the high-tech LED stumps we see today, discover the journey of innovation in cricket.

Highlights include:

• The story of Lumpy Stevens and how his frustration led to the introduction of the third stump.
• The transition from wooden stumps to the high-tech LED stumps introduced in 2014.
• The latest in stump technology: Electra stumps introduced in the 2023 Women’s Big Bash League.

Tune in for an engaging mix of history, innovation, and a dash of humor as Cyrus takes you through the centuries of cricketing evolution.

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