'Is It Allowed?' Riyan Parag's Vape Break In IPL Could Cost Rajasthan Royals Big
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Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag faces potential BCCI sanctions after being filmed vaping in the dressing room during an IPL 2026 match despite vaping being banned across India.Summary
During IPL 2026, Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag was captured on camera vaping in the dressing room during a match against Punjab Kings, sparking controversy. Although RR won the match to reach third place in the standings, Parag likely breached Article 2.2 of the IPL Code of Conduct and India’s Prohibition of Electronic Cigarettes Act, 2019, which bans vaping nationwide including in stadiums. The BCCI may impose a warning, suspension, or fine, as the act is considered conduct that brings the game into disrepute. This incident adds to off-field scrutiny for a franchise that recently faced separate controversy involving its manager’s use of a mobile phone during play.
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