CHEERLEADERS REVEAL DIRTY IPL SECRET

The Indian Premier League (IPL) have had cheerleaders right from the inaugural season, which add to the glamour segment of the tournament. Every franchise has its own set of cheerleaders

Cheerleading is an activity in which the participants (called "cheerleaders") cheer for their team as a form of encouragement. It can range from chanting slogans to intense physical activity. It can be performed to motivate sports teams, to entertain the audience, or for competition.

And this time cheerleaders reveals all the dirty secrets about IPL and it seems we are not surprised.

According to the exposition, an American cheerleader who had graduated in anthropology reveals the negative side of her profession. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) have prohibited the extra hyped and at the same time disputed cheerleaders from communicating with the cricketers at the eighth edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL). But, that didn’t restrict an IPL cheerleader from disclosing her league experience on the social networking platforms Reddit.

The IPL cheerleader, who wishes to be unnamed and went by the moniker IPLCheer, participated in Reddit’s AMA live chat to reveal the experience and negative side of her jobs.

Reddit’s AMA witnessed popular Bollywood celebrities like Priyanka Chopra and Imran Khan make spontaneous confessions last year. 

One of the attractions in the tournament, for the fans visiting the stadiums, is the presence of cheerleaders. Their job is to entertain the crowd with their enchanting dance moves throughout the match, especially during top moments. 

While it certainly looks dazzling, there are some dark truths regarding them. Over the years, a few cheerleaders have opened regarding the hidden secrets surrounding their jobs, as we take a look at some.

Improper treatment: The first and foremost secret, which many would like to think about, is how are they treated and perceived. Many cheerleaders have revealed that they are usually treated like sex dolls, while certain people from the crowd hurl abuses towards them and pass remarks that are generally sexist. Instead of applauding their performance, they are harassed, while the cops, too, have allegedly searched their rooms without a proper warrant, as the authorities hardly support them. 

Besides performing on the field, the cheerleaders are also invited to the after-parties, organised by the franchises, to help the players relax after a hard day on the field. While the parties involve various sorts of entertainment, a few cheerleaders have revealed that some players tend to get drunk and misbehave with them. Some have also admitted that the parties are hotspots for match-fixing.

Racial abuse is the most common abuse in every sector of life, let alone sports. Not just players, even the cheerleaders are not spared when it comes to racism. Some have revealed that the real reason why the cheerleaders happen to be from Europe or the USA is that authorities don't want Indians or black girls in the cheerleading squad.