Wednesday, 13 April 2011: The fourth edition of the world’s richest cricket tournament Indian Premier League (IPL) scheduled between April 8-May 28 comprises of 10 teams and 74 matches. Cheerleaders entertain the crowd during the IPL matches. The presence of the Cheerleaders, Bollywood celebs and the team owners spice up IPL.
Cheerleaders entertain the crowd during an Indian Premier League cricket match between Delhi Daredevils and Mumbai Indians in New Delhi, Sunday, April 10, 2011
Rajasthan Royals’ co-owner and Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty reacts after her team won the Indian Premier League (IPL) cricket match against Deccan Chargers in Hyderabad, Saturday, April 9, 2011
Bollywood actor and owner of Kolkata Knight Riders’ team Shahrukh Khan, center, reacts as he looks on after his team’s loss against Chennai Super Kings during their Indian Premier League (IPL) cricket match in Chennai, Friday, April 8, 2011
Cheerleaders perform during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Kings XI Punjab and Pune Warriors in Mumbai, Sunday, April 10, 2011
Mumbai Indians’ co-owner Nita Ambani waves a team flag during an Indian Premier League cricket match against Delhi Daredevils in New Delhi, Sunday, April 10, 2011
While some may argue on the contrary, most of the dance moves of the girls in the T20 event look dated. Not that they can possibly do much within the constrained space of their stage and the sensibilities of the local culture
There is the small element of having a drummer set the stadium on fire with his beats or the bhangra taking control in an IPL. The cheerleaders do attract a lot of attention as they get the crowd dancing around them