IPL 2026: ‘Should be behind bars’- Ex-India cricketer erupts over Yuzvendra Chahal’s viral vape video
Former India cricketer Laxman Sivaramakrishnan calls for strict punishment for Yuzvendra Chahal after a viral video allegedly shows him vaping on a flight.Summary
Punjab Kings spinner Yuzvendra Chahal is facing backlash after a video circulated on social media allegedly showed him vaping on a team flight. The clip, reportedly taken from a podcast by Arshdeep Singh, shows Chahal attempting to hide the act while seated with teammate Shashank Singh. Former India spinner Laxman Sivaramakrishnan strongly condemned the incident, arguing that vaping is banned in India and that the current penalties are insufficient. He wrote on X, "Vape is banned in India. Should be behind bars. What is the point in having Laws and not implementing them. 25% of match fees is peanuts. What if a regular person had done this, What would the action be?" His comments come after Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag was fined 25% of his match fees for a similar offense. The controversy follows a directive from the BCCI, led by secretary Devajit Saikia, which strictly prohibits vapes and e-cigarettes in all IPL venues, including dressing rooms, hotels, and practice facilities.
(Source：Yahoo! News)
