Cheerleaders have become an indispensable part of the Indian Premier League.

It is one of the biggest source of entertainment in India.

In the earlier seasons of IPL, the concept of cheergirls was at a nascent stage. But after Lalit Modi was shown the door by BCCI, cheerleading has undergone a significant change.

Teams like Pune Warriors have their team's cheergirls dressed only in traditional Indian outfits, even when the matches are played outside Pune. The Chennai Super Kings' cheerleaders also sport long pants.

But when it comes to teams like Royal Challengers Bangalore, Delhi Daredevils and Kings XI Punjab, their cheerleaders sport the skimpiest outfits.

Rediff.com leaves it to the readers to decide what they prefer -- cheergirls in desi attire or the ones with western outfits.

Fans also seem divided when it comes to their choice of cheerleaders.

But one has to believe that no matter how dull an IPL match is; these hot girls add glamour to the contest.

With pom-poms in their hands these Mumbai Indians cheergirls also have some acrobatics to show off!

Pune Warriors display the rich Indian culture through their Cheergirls.

These cheergirls in their nine-yard sarees and laavani moves enthralled the spectators.

The perky smiles jazz up the stadium!

These White Mischief cheergirls are the most professional.

Displaying super-hot and toned bodies couples with sultry moves, they surely seem to be the best ones around!

In IPL season five, Kolkata Knight Riders' cheerleaders sported Indian outfits but this season they were back in their mini skirts.

The girls looked a little ordinary in their purple and gold outfits but let's hope next season they are back to their sexy svelte selves!

These sexy Chennai Super Kings cheergirls are the talk of the town.

They add colour to the IPL with their moves and taking our eyes off them is as tough as taking on eyes off MS Dhoni's flying six!

The RCB cheergirls seem to be the best in the business, showing their flirty acrobatic skills.

It is believed that the owner Vijay Mallya takes a keen interest in selecting these cheerleaders.

These Pune Warriors' cheergirls, in their Rajasthani outfits, performing folk dance make a pretty picture.

They also shimmy to the beats of Indian music as they lift the spirits of players and fans alike.

It's not just Preity Zinta who is pretty in the Kings XI Punjab camp. These sexy cheergirls also add to the oomph factor.

Dressed in red shorts and cut-out vests, these girls score high on the fashion metre.

The Pune Warriors call their cheerleading team the 'Cheer Queens'. Dressed in traditional Indian classical costumes these Cheer Queens look graceful.

The Sunrisers Hyderabad are the new entrants but their cheergirls look seasoned.

Be it their costumes -- having intricate design and detailing on the belt of their skirts -- or their dance moves, the are spot on!

Most of these cheergirls come from Russia, Ukraine and South Africa and they prefer India for its rich culture and heritage.

This Mumbai Indians cheergirl sports an 'Om' tattoo on her belly.

Belly good, we say!

Pune's cheer queens always dance to classical and folk music from different regions of India.

Clad in traditional wear, graceful is what their dance moves are!