‘‘Twas all in good humour mr high horse. They had plenty of opportunity to get their own back when they saw we couldn’t catch... or bowl ... or bat it was a great day for all
That's just childish behavior. It is because of the "punter" attitude, cricketers don't try new gear. Something as great as Aero leg guards never caught on because they looked funnily and peasantry couldn't stop ridiculing the person using/wearing them.