IPL 2026: Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag fined after vaping in dressing room
Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag was fined 25% of his match fee for vaping in the dressing room.Summary
Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag has been penalized with a fine amounting to 25% of his match fee after being caught vaping in the dressing room during an IPL match against Punjab Kings. The incident was captured during live television coverage, leading organizers to conclude that he breached the tournament's code of conduct by engaging in behavior that "brings the game into disrepute."
In addition to the financial penalty, Parag has been issued one demerit point and has admitted to the offense. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) stated they are exploring further stringent actions against the player and the team to protect the IPL's reputation, noting that e-cigarette use is illegal in India for nicotine consumption.
This incident follows another disciplinary matter for the Rajasthan Royals, as team manager Ravinder Singh Bhinder was previously fined for using a mobile phone in the dugout during a match.
(Source：The Bbc)
