'Cannot be brushed under carpet': R Ashwin sends strong message to Riyan Parag after viral vaping controversy
R Ashwin criticizes Riyan Parag's vaping incident, urging him to avoid such behavior due to his responsibilities as a captain and role model.Summary
Former India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin responded to Rajasthan Royals skipper Riyan Parag's vaping incident, stating that such situations could have been avoided and that they cannot be "brushed under the carpet." Parag was allegedly caught vaping inside the dressing room during a match against Punjab Kings, and the footage went viral, sparking debates over player discipline. Ashwin, speaking on his YouTube channel, emphasized that while personal choices should remain private, Parag's actions in a public space were inappropriate given his role as a captain and a leader for the franchise. He advised Parag to conduct himself responsibly as an inspiration for many young cricketers and Indians. Parag was subsequently fined 25 percent of his match fee and received a demerit point for breaching Level 1 of the IPL's Code of Conduct. Ashwin concluded that while he empathized with the young player, he believed such incidents should be avoided to ensure accountability.
(Source：Zee News)
