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Cricket - Run-It-Out card game - Stumped
Run-It-Out card game - Stumped - Hows That?
mid-20th century
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Cricket Cricketer Cricketing Dismissal Gloves Hows Keeper Stumps Wicket Stumped
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This vintage photograph captures the excitement and tension of a mid-20th century Cricket Run-It-Out card game, with the players intently focused on the action unfolding before them. The game, a popular pastime for cricket enthusiasts during periods when actual matches were not possible, required players to use a deck of cards to simulate the sport's key moments. In this image, the players are in the midst of a dismissal, with the man in the white shirt and green trousers, holding the gloves and acting as the wicket-keeper, attempting to stump an opposing player. The stumps, the three vertical wickets that form the target for the batsman, can be seen in the foreground, their position indicating that the batsman has missed the ball and left the crease, leaving himself vulnerable to being run out. The players' expressions convey a sense of anticipation and determination, with the wicket-keeper poised to pounce and the batsman looking nervously over his shoulder. The game's rules, which closely mirrored the real-life sport's regulations, added to the authenticity of the experience and allowed players to engage in friendly competition, testing their knowledge of cricket and their quick reflexes. The photograph's warm, natural lighting and the players' attire, reminiscent of traditional cricket uniforms, further contribute to the image's nostalgic appeal. The use of the term 'Hows That?' in cricket signifies a question asked by the fielding team when they believe they have effected a dismissal, and the players' intense focus and concentration suggest that this is a crucial moment in the game.
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