A PremierTek-Steel cricket helmet, made by Ayrtek, is seen in this undated photograph provided by Ayrtek in London November 26, 2014. REUTERS/Tom Milsom/Ayrtek Ltd/Handout via Reuters
SYDNEY (Reuters) - Former Australia cricketer Bryce McGain wore a new, safety-conscious helmet for a series of televised one-day matches a few years ago - and quickly found himself the butt of commentator and player jibes.
"They explained the technology and I liked the idea that it was safer," McGain said of the futuristic-looking helmet he wore in 2009. "The commentators had a go, saying 'He looks like Darth Vader', 'He looks like Robocop'."
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