Calcutta: It is not only just cricket for the women members of the famous Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC).

They are accused of exposing too much flesh in the prestigious pavilion enclosure. And they have been asked to dress appropriately for the historic Lord’s Test between India and England.

Fifty women have been granted membership of the exclusive club since a ban on them was overturned in 1999.

Some male members are apparently said to be disgruntled and expressed their displeasure at the sight of women in jeans and showing ‘toe cleavage’ at the hallowed pavilion.

“The dress code is very strict. The code is clearly printed in the members’ books and there are no exceptions,” said an MCC official.

The MCC dress code demands men wear tailored coats, ties, trousers and ‘acceptable shoes’.

For women it states, “Ladies should wear dresses; or skirts or trousers worn with blouses, and appropriate shoes. Dresses and blouses may be sleeveless.

“The wearing of Fancy Dress costumes and oversized hats inside the ground is prohibited.”