Middle stump

Middle stump was a batting position in cricket. When playing for Charles Cranleigh's side, the Fifth Doctor once asked an umpire for a "middle stump" guard, then settled his position so as to cover the middle stump with his bat. (DW: Black Orchid) On other occasions, the Fifth Doctor seemed to prefer a middle and leg guard. (DWM: The Tides of Time; BFA: Autumn'')

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 * Graphical explanations of the three basic batting/guarding positions in cricket