The Cricket Club of India (CCI) issued a notice on May 19, restricting access for children to a number of spaces within the club. The upscale SoBo club seems sharply divided over the kids’ access, with some members stating that these are just a reinforcement of existing rules, while others state there is a need to change with the times. The May 19 notice states upfront that this is about: Children Entry in Members’ Area.

The communication, in five points, outlines certain areas of the club where children below 18 are not allowed entry. Excerpts read: “In the clubhouse, children are permitted only in the Family Room, entry through the Governor’s Pavilion.” It goes on to state, “The walkway abutting the clubhouse can be used by children on rainy days.” The CCI’s famed lawn service in the evenings, a favourite wind down, eat ‘n’ meet, for much of its member base has also found mention in the circular. A point reads: “There is an earmarked area for children where they can be seated. Children are not permitted in the adjacent members’ area.”