Cookies on the Business Insider India website

Business Insider India has updated its Privacy and Cookie policy. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the better experience on our website. If you continue without changing your settings, we\'ll assume that you are happy to receive all cookies on the Business Insider India website. However, you can change your cookie setting at any time by clicking on our Cookie Policy at any time. You can also see our Privacy Policy.

How it is to live the life of an IPL cheerleader?

Suchayan MandalApr 28, 2017, 16:38 IST

Living the life of an IPL cheerleader isn’t easy. Dancing cheerfully when a batsman gets out or hits a six isn’t always the best way to know the inside story. Vivo IPL 2017 is in the 10th edition of the game and the cheerleaders have been here since the inception of the Indian Premier League.

ALSO READ: CONFESSION OF AN IPL CHEERLEADER

An extension of the club leagues in the West, IPL’s culture of cheerleaders is typically racist. There are white women, skimpily dressed with pom pom. While many have criticised the concept as they felt it objectifies women, not much heed has been paid to.

In a recent Reddit Ask Me Anything (AMA), one of the cheerleaders of a popular team in the IPL, has answered various questions anonymously
We find out how is it to live the life of an IPL cheerleader in India.

Go through the slideshow below and find yourself.