BCCI To Seek Explanation From Riyan Parag Over Vaping In Dressing Room
Riyan Parag faces BCCI scrutiny after being caught vaping in the Rajasthan Royals' dressing room during an IPL 2026 match.Summary
Riyan Parag, the captain of the Rajasthan Royals, is currently facing disciplinary scrutiny from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) after a video surfaced showing him vaping in the players' dressing room during an IPL 2026 match against the Punjab Kings. The incident occurred on Tuesday at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium while RR was chasing a massive total of 223. Although Parag had been dismissed for 29 runs earlier in the innings, the broadcast graphics captured him using a vape-like device inside the changing room, which quickly went viral on social media. In response to the uproar, a BCCI official confirmed that the board will seek an explanation from Parag regarding the violation of the ban on vaping. The board stated that the Indian Premier League (IPL) will determine further action based on his response. This controversy has overshadowed RR's victory, which was one of their biggest of the season, and comes at a difficult time for Parag personally, as he has struggled to score runs this season. The incident also raises questions about team management, as it marks the second time this season that a Rajasthan Royals staff member has been penalized for misconduct.
(Source：Times Now News)
