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Riyan Parag vaping video exposes unresolved privacy debate in IPL dressing rooms: 'BCCI might be forced to act'

On Tuesday, Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag was filmed vaping in the dressing room during the IPL match against Punjab Kings in Mullanpur, with footage from the official broadcast quickly spreading across social media.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India has demanded an official explanation from Parag, as e-cigarettes are completely banned in India under the 2019 Prohibition of Electronic Cigarettes Act, which carries penalties including imprisonment of up to one year.
Captains previously raised objections to dressing room cameras during pre-season meetings with the BCCI, citing player privacy concerns that may now trigger a policy review following this incident.
Conduct concerns extend beyond the captain, with Gujarat Titans pacer Kagiso Rabada recently seen smoking and Rajasthan team manager Romi Bhinder previously fined for unauthorized phone use during a match.
Rajasthan's chase of 223 at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium marked a significant victory, though Parag had been dismissed after scoring 29 runs off 16 balls before the incident occurred.

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The Independent

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Rajasthan Royals captain fined for vaping during IPL match

Parag has been docked 25 per cent of his match fee following the incident

1 day ago·London, United Kingdom

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Indian Express

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R Ashwin reacts to Riyan Parag vaping incident: ‘You have some responsibility…’

Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag faces backlash and a 25% match fee cut after being caught vaping in the dressing room during the IPL.

1 day ago·India

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Hindustan Times

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Riyan Parag gets sobering lesson on 'personal choice' after vaping row: ‘If action isn’t taken, nobody will learn’

Ravichandran Ashwin weighed in on the controversy surrounding Riyan Parag’s vaping incident, offering a measured but clear take on the situation.

1 day ago·New Delhi, India

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NDTV

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Riyan Parag Punished By BCCI For Vaping In Dressing Room, Bringing "Game Into Disrepute" During PBKS vs RR IPL Game

Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Paraghas been fined 25 per cent of his match fee for bringing the game into "disrepute" after being caught vaping on camera during the IPL game against Punjab Kings in Mullanpur

2 days ago·New Delhi, India

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Riyan Parag Smoking Controversy: RR Skipper Handed One Demerit Point, Fined 25 Pc of Match-fee

Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. A press statement from the IPL said, "Riyan Parag, Captain, Rajasthan Royals, has been fined 25% of his match fee and has also accumulated one Demerit Point for breaching Level 1 of the IPL's Code of Conduct for Players and Team Officials during Match No. 40 of the TATA Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 against Punjab Kings." Sports News | Riyan Parag Smoking Controversy: RR Skipper Handed On…

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