Riyan Parag Vaping Row: BCCI Demands Answers, RR Captain Stares at Strict Punishment
Riyan Parag faces severe sanctions after a video of him vaping in the dressing room went viral during the IPL 2026 match.Summary
Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag is under intense scrutiny after a video of him vaping in the dressing room during the PBKS vs RR IPL 2026 clash in Mullanpur went viral. The incident reportedly occurred during the team's run chase when the broadcast briefly cut to the dressing room. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is reportedly mulling severe action against the 24-year-old, stating that they will seek an explanation from him before deciding on the appropriate course of action. Vaping is banned in India under the Prohibition of Electronic Cigarettes Act, 2019, which prohibits the production, manufacture, import, export, sale, distribution, storage, and advertisement of e-cigarettes. While personal use is not explicitly criminalized in the same way as sale or distribution, the law reflects a zero-tolerance policy, and any public display can attract scrutiny from authorities and governing bodies.
(Source：The Free Press Journal)
