Riyan Parag Faces Legal Trouble Over Vaping Incident in IPL 2026
Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag faces potential legal action after a video showed him vaping in the dressing room during an IPL 2026 match.Summary
Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag is facing potential legal trouble after a video surfaced showing him vaping in the dressing room following a dismissal during an IPL 2026 match against Punjab Kings. The incident, which occurred at Mullanpur Stadium, has drawn criticism from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), who labeled the action highly irresponsible given the omnipresence of cameras. Under the Indian government's 2019 ban on e-cigarettes, Parag could face up to one year in prison or a fine of one lakh rupees if found guilty. The controversy has also reignited broader discussions about player privacy in the dressing room, with some captains previously objecting to cameras being directed towards the area. The BCCI is currently considering strict action against Parag, while broadcasting decisions regarding dressing room footage remain under the purview of the broadcasters.
(Source：Gyanhigyan)
