Yuzvendra Chahal vaping on flight? PBKS spinner takes a dig at Riyan Parag controversy

Punjab Kings spinner Yuzvendra Chahal has become the subject of a viral controversy after a clip from teammate Arshdeep Singh's travel vlog appeared to show him vaping on a flight to Hyderabad for an IPL 2026 match. The footage, which shows Chahal seated by the window with teammate Shashank Singh, depicts him hiding something in his hand and mimicking a vaping gesture, accompanied by a small puff of smoke and a cough. This incident immediately triggered outrage online, coinciding with the recent Riyan Parag vaping controversy. However, eagle-eyed users pointed out that Chahal seemed to be holding a spray or mist device rather than an actual vape. The original upload reportedly contained the full sequence, but the version currently live on Arshdeep's YouTube channel no longer includes the moment. The episode has sparked debate, with many wondering if Chahal was genuinely vaping or pulling off a prank-style dig at the discourse surrounding cricketers and vaping. This buzz contrasts with Chahal's recent comments about adopting a stricter lifestyle, as he revealed on AB de Villiers' YouTube channel that he quit alcohol more than six months ago to improve fitness and manage injuries.

(Source：Yahoo! News)