Rajasthan Royals skipper Riyan Parag was slammed with a heavy penalty from the BCCI after being caught vaping within the dressing room throughout the conflict in opposition to the Punjab Kings, an incident that rapidly unfold throughout social media after it was caught on reside broadcast. The clip triggered robust reactions from followers, with many questioning the appropriateness of the act and calling on the BCCI to take strict motion to carry the sport into controversy.
Following the backlash, the BCCI issued its verdict on the matter and penalised Parag for breaching the IPL Code of Conduct. The younger captain has been fined 25 per cent of his match price and likewise handed one demerit level for a Stage 1 offence. The incident has added undesirable consideration to RR’s marketing campaign, with the main target shifting away from on-field performances to off-field self-discipline.
“Riyan Parag, Captain, Rajasthan Royals, has been fined 25% of his match price and has additionally amassed one Demerit Level for breaching Stage 1 of the IPL’s Code of Conduct for Gamers and Staff Officers throughout Match No. 40 of the TATA Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 in opposition to Punjab Kings.”
“Riyan was discovered to have breached Article 2.21 of the IPL’s Code of Conduct, which pertains to “conduct that brings the sport into disrepute.” The incident occurred throughout the second innings when Riyan was seen utilizing a vape contained in the dressing room,” the BCCI launched a press release.
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Riyan Parag accepts the sanction
In the meantime, Riyan admitted to the offence and accepted the sanction imposed by the Match Referee, Amit Sharma.
The incident occurred throughout the sixteenth over of Rajasthan Royals’ chase, when Riyan was seen utilizing a vape contained in the dressing room. The second rapidly drew consideration because it surfaced on broadcast, placing the RR skipper underneath scrutiny for breaching primary workforce and stadium protocols. Smoking or vaping is strictly prohibited in dressing rooms and all enclosed stadium areas, with exceptions solely in designated smoking zones.
The matter carries additional weight on account of India’s strict stance on e-cigarettes. Underneath the Prohibition of Digital Cigarettes Act (PECA), 2019, the manufacturing, sale, buy, import, export and commercial of vapes and e-cigarettes are fully banned within the nation. Any violation of the legislation can invite severe penalties, together with heavy fines and even imprisonment, turning the episode into greater than only a easy disciplinary lapse inside the sporting setting.
“The BCCI can also be exploring different choices to provoke proceedings for stringent motion in opposition to the erring workforce, its officers and participant/s to make sure that the fame of IPL stays intact,” the BCCI said.