US EditionRiyan Parag Vaping Act Likely to Attract BCCI's Wrath as RR Plunge in Further Trouble After Mobile Phone Row
The viral video could trigger fines or other action under India’s ban on electronic cigarettes, officials said.
- On Tuesday, April 28, Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag faced scrutiny after being filmed vaping in the dressing room during his team's successful 223-run chase against Punjab Kings in the Indian Premier League.
- The act violates The Prohibition of Electronic Cigarettes Act, which bans the production, sale, and use of electronic smoking devices in India; violation of this law carries significant penalties, including potential imprisonment under PECA.
- Rajasthan Royals secured victory by chasing 223, halting Punjab Kings' seven-match unbeaten streak, though the viral video of Parag using the device inside the dressing room has overshadowed the team's performance.
- Industry sources suggest the BCCI is unlikely to be lenient regarding this incident, as protocols strictly prohibit players from bringing electronic smoking devices or lighters into the stadium, including within the dressing room area.
- Rajasthan Royals manager Romi Bhinder was fined by the BCCI earlier this season for using a mobile phone in the dugout, violating established protocols, which this incident follows.
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Trouble appears to be mounting for Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag in IPL 2026. The BCCI has summoned him for an explanation after a video of him vaping in the dressing room went viral. The incident occurred during the match against Punjab Kings in New Chandigarh on April 28th.
BCCI Has Several Ways to Punish Riyan Parag for Dressing Room Incident
Riyan Parag is already having a rough IPL 2026 season with the bat. The last thing the Rajasthan Royals captain needed was a controversy off the field, but that is exactly where he finds himself right now.A broadcast camera caught Parag using a vaping device inside the RR dressing room during their chase against Punjab Kings in Chandigarh.The clip went viral almost immediately, and the calls for BCCI action followed just as fast. Rajasthan won t…
IPL 2026: Riyan Parag could face disciplinary action over vaping incident during PBKS vs RR match
Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag could face disciplinary action from India’s cricket board after he was seen vaping in the dressing room during his team’s win over Punjab Kings in the Indian Premier League (IPL).
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