Glad somebody noticed as I was sure they would:) This goes along with the thought that most kitchen appliances are white so as not to contrast the womens clothes when cooking.
I will not be going as I am too chauvanistic and think women shoudnt play football or cricket and should stick to tennis athletics swimming or showjumping. Incidentally I know it old fashioned but I dont think men should play tennis or badminton they were the sports for girls when I was at...