New Delhi: India was introduced to cheerleaders with the advent of Indian Premier League. Thousands of cricket fans enjoyed watching the cheergirls whenever any batsman scored a boundary or a sixer, or a bowler grabbed a prized wicket. Later on, the moral police brigade alongwith politicians raised the issue, and several of the IPL franchisees had to induct cheergirls in Indian dresses. But cheerleading in the USA is a different ballgame altogether. Whether it's baseball or basketball, cheergirls are a must. Here we bring the hottest cheer girls from the American world of sports during the year 2012: 1. PHILADELPHIA, PA - SEPTEMBER 30 A Philadelphia Eagles cheerleader preforms during the Eagles and New York Giants game at Lincoln Financial Field on September 30, 2012 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 2. Dec 17, 2012; Nashville, TN, USA A Tennessee Titans cheerleader performs during a game between the Titans and the New York Jets during the first half at LP Field. 3. Dec 16 2012; Baltimore, MD, USA A Baltimore Ravens cheerleader performs during the second quarter of the game against the Denver Broncos at M&T Bank Stadium. 4. Nov.25, 2012; Miami, FL, USA Miami Dolphins cheerleader performs before a game against the Seattle Seahawks and ht eMiami Dolphins at Sun Life Stadium. The Dolphins won 24-21. 5. Dec 9, 2012; Minneapolis, MN, USAMinnesota Vikings cheerleader Pam and the team perform during the game with the Chicago Bears at the Metrodome. The Vikings win 24-14. 6. Nov 22, 2012; East Rutherford, NJ, USA New York Jets cheerleaders perform during the half time show in the game against the New England Patriots on Thanksgiving at Metlife Stadium. 7. Nov. 13, 2012; Indianapolis, IN, USA Indiana Pacers cheerleader performs a dance routine during a game against the Toronto Raptors at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. 8. TAMPA, FL - SEPTEMBER 09 A cheerleader of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers performs during the game against the Carolina Panthers at Raymond James Stadium on September 9, 2012 in Tampa, Florida. 9. CINCINNATI, OH - OCTOBER 16 A Cincinnati Bengals cheerleader performs during the NFL game against the Indianapolis Colts at Paul Brown Stadium on October 16, 2011 in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Bengals won 27-17. 10. PHILADELPHIA - NOVEMBER 7 A Philadelphia Eagles cheerleader performs during a game against the Chicago Bears on November 7, 2011 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Bears won 30-24. 11. Nov 4, 2012; Seattle, WA, USA A Seattle Seahawks Sea Gal cheerleader performs during the 2nd half of the game between the Seattle Seahawks and the Minnesota Vikings at CenturyLink Field. Seattle defeated Minnesota 30-20. 12. ATLANTA, GA - NOVEMBER 18 Members of the Atlanta Falcons Cheerleaders performs before the game against the Arizona Cardinals at the Georgia Dome on November 18, 2012 in Atlanta, Georgia. 13. Oct 26, 2012; San Antonio, TX, USA San Antonio Spurs cheerleader performs during the second half against the Washington Wizards at the AT&T Center. The Spurs won 100-85. 14. Oct 26, 2012; San Antonio, TX, USA San Antonio Spurs cheerleader performs during the second half against the Washington Wizards at the AT&T Center. The Spurs won 100-85. 15. Oct 14, 2012; Landover, MD, USA Washington Redskins cheerleader dances for the crowd during the second half at FedEx Field against the Minnesota Vikings. Mandatory Credit: Paul Frederiksen-US PRESSWIRE.
Updated on: September 12, 2013 6:10 IST
