IPL 2026: ‘Should be behind bars’- Ex-India cricketer erupts over Yuzvendra Chahal’s viral vape video
Former India cricketer Laxman Sivaramakrishnan calls for strict punishment for Yuzvendra Chahal after a viral video allegedly shows him vaping.Summary
Punjab Kings spinner Yuzvendra Chahal is at the center of a controversy after a video circulated on social media allegedly showed him vaping on a team flight. The clip, reportedly taken from a podcast video shared by Arshdeep Singh, appears to show Chahal attempting to conceal the act while seated alongside teammate Shashank Singh. Former India spinner Laxman Sivaramakrishnan has strongly reacted to the incident, stating that "Vape is banned in India. Should be behind bars." He questioned the effectiveness of current penalties, noting that a 25% match fee is "peanuts" and asking what the action would be if a regular person had committed the same offense. This controversy follows a similar incident involving Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag, who was fined 25% of his match fees for vaping in the dressing room. The BCCI has since issued a directive reminding all franchises that vapes and electronic cigarettes are strictly banned across IPL venues, including dressing rooms, dugouts, team hotels, and practice facilities.
(Source：Times of India)
