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Politicians, Stars and Players Against Bikini Dance Cricket in Ipl |
Written by shantanu sengupta
Saturday, 26 April 2008
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Outrage in India over the IPL Cheerleaders
who entertain the crowd with their dance and glamour throughout the
match. Cheerleaders are very common in Western countries. However, they
are being used in India, probably for the first time. BCCI had
introduced cheerleaders in IPL matches to add more spice to the game.
Even the famous Washington Redskins Cheerleaders were brought in to
perform for Bangalore Royal Challengers. However, now BCCI finds itself
in a tight spot, after a widespread protest from various quarters.
It could be recalled that Bangalore Royal Challengers skipper Rahul Dravid
and other senior cricketers refused to walk on the ramp on these
cheerleaders in a recent ramp show. Dravid even termed it as "Bikini
Cricket". Among cricketers, Pakistani cricketer Shahid Afridi expressed
displeasure over the use of Cheerleaders in cricket. Kolkata Knight
Riders owner Shahrukh Khan also spoke against the use of Cheerleaders.
Even the Cheerleaders feel threatened by the aggressive crowd in India.
Some of them complained lewd comments and insults from the spectators.
Maharashtra Assembly witnessed a pandemonium over this issue.
Opposition BJP, supported by other parties wanted a complete ban on
Cheerleaders in IPL matches, and even compared them to bar dancers.
Maharashtra MoS Home admitted that use of Cheerleaders in public
matches is a disturbing trend and should be banned. BJP leader
Shatrughan Sinha too came out in open and demanded a ban on
Cheerleaders.
While the BCCI has tried to put up a volt face and justify the inclusion of
Cheerleaders in cricket, it may find it tough to continue with its
plan, if more people join the protest over the next few days. It looks
imminent that BCCI may have to dump the Cheerleaders sooner or later.
People go there to watch cricket, not bikini-clad girls, say critics. Article Source: http://www.ArticleBlast.com |
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Shantanu Sengupta is a writer for MetroJoint . Read more on this subject here: Politicians, Stars and Players against Bikini Dance Cricket in IPL
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