World Cup 2015: Hayden gets nasty 'bouncer' at WACA

PRTH: Mathew Hayden may have faced many fast bowlers during his career and ducked under their bouncers. But this one he just could not avoid. The former Aussie opener, who has a stupendous innings of 380 to his name in a Test match at WACA, was chastened by security personnel when he was taking his dinner plate outside the dining hall. The security officer told him to have his food inside the hall and a red-faced Hayden had no option but to make a hasty retreat.Hayden finished his meal in a hurry and went back to the commentators' box. When the security officer was asked if he knew who the gentlemen was, he said, "Yes, a former Aussie cricketer. But I don't care, as the rules are same for everybody." It's difficult to imagine something like this happening in India.
Afghans come calling
There were a few Afghans among the spectators to watch their team take on the mighty Australian team. Some were from Perth while a few had come from the suburbs. They said that though they did not understand cricket much, they were here to support their team. "I have never seen the Afghan team play on an international stage. It made me proud to hear our national anthem and our flags flying. I hope more and more Afghan teams are able to play at the international level. At least the country will be remembered for the right reasons," said Hammeda while watching the team being walloped by the Aussies.
Snick-o-meter fails again
When Afghanistan skipper Mohammed Nabi asked for a review of the umpire's decision after he was declared caught off Glenn Maxwell, the snick-o-meter did not record any edge. But visually, one could easily make out that the ball had gone off his glove and changed its trajectory. Commentator Sanjay Manjrekar, who was in the media box at that time, reminded everyone that the snick-o-meter had failed once again. However, the third umpire upheld the decision after viewing the slow-mo.