'Shouldn’t Be Public': Ravichandran Ashwin Calls Riyan Parag’s Dressing Room Vaping Incident Avoidable, Urges Privacy & Responsibility
Ravichandran Ashwin advises Riyan Parag to maintain personal discipline and privacy following a viral dressing room vaping incident.Summary
Former Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has commented on the recent controversy involving Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag, who was caught on camera vaping in the dressing room during a match against Punjab Kings. Ashwin emphasized that while personal choices are private, they should remain in private spaces, especially for players who serve as role models for youth.
Following the incident, the IPL fined Parag 25 percent of his match fee and issued a demerit point for breaching the Code of Conduct regarding actions that bring the game into disrepute. Ashwin expressed empathy for the young player but stressed that accountability is necessary to ensure lessons are learned and such incidents are not simply brushed under the carpet.
(Source：The Free Press Journal)
