Perth: The Western Australia Cricket Association (WACA) came under criticism after its members asked few female journalists to follow a particular dress code, during the first Test between Australia and South Africa, in Perth, last week.
According to reports, three women were informed that their attire did not adhere to the dress code of the members’ area, at the WACA stadium in Perth.
WACA chief executive Christina Matthews said changes would be considered to the dress code for the rest of this season on the basis of the feedback.
However, she also confirmed that a dress code will be imposed during next year’s much awaited Ashes Test, according to Australian news portal News.com.au.
The incident was termed as "hilarious" and "tragic" on Twitter.
WACA Members dress code states, shirt or dress straps “must span the width of the membership card (5cm)”, and the seam of shorts or skirts “must rest within the length of the membership card (8.5cm) to the knee”.
The dress code came under criticism from ESPN Cricinfo reporter Melinda Farrell.
Farrel tweeted: “It must be SUCH a comfort to WACA members, as they gaze at all the empty seats, to know their 1960s dress code for women is being upheld.
“Should point out it’s the voting members, not the WACA admin, who find kneecaps so offensive. They SHOULD be offended by poor Test crowds.”
ESPN Cricinfo’s Firdose Moonda received an apology from the WACA, she was informed that she was dressed just fine.
