In cricket, the term "stumps" has three different meanings:
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Part of the wicket: The stumps are the three vertical posts that support the bails and form the wicket at each end of the pitch. The stumps and bails are usually made of wood, most commonly ash. With the commercialization of cricket, stumps are branded with a sponsors logo and may include a microphone and a small television camera, known as stump-cam, for unique angles in action replays.
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Mode of dismissal: Stumping or being stumped is a method of dismissing a batsman. If a batsman is out of their ground and the wicket is put down by the wicket-keeper before attempting to take a run, they are stumped. If the wicket is put down by the batsman's body, bat (including debris if it has broken), or any part of their clothing before attempting a run, they are hit wicket.
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End of a day's play: "Stumps" is also used as a term to mean the end of a day's play in cricket. For example, "The umpires called stumps" means that the umpires have declared play over for the day. This usage is more common in test matches and first-class cricket games.
