Shocking! Riyan Parag captured vaping inside dressing room during PBKS vs RR
Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag was filmed vaping in the dressing room during a live IPL match against Punjab Kings, sparking controversy and potential BCCI scrutiny.Summary
During the Rajasthan Royals' run-chase against Punjab Kings, captain Riyan Parag was captured on live broadcast vaping in the dressing room in the presence of teammates Dhruv Jurel and Yashasvi Jaiswal. This act is controversial because smoking and vaping are prohibited in dressing rooms and stadiums except in designated areas, and e-cigarettes are banned in India under The Prohibition of Electronic Cigarettes Act (PECA) 2019. The violation can lead to imprisonment and heavy fines. The BCCI has been approached for comment, and industry sources indicate the incident raises serious health and regulatory concerns for an elite athlete, suggesting the franchise and captain will need to provide explanations as the board is unlikely to respond leniently. This is not RR's first controversy this season, following an earlier incident where their manager was fined for violating PMOA protocol.
(Source：Times of India)
