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Yuzvendra Chahal Lands in Another Controversy as Video of Him Allegedly Vaping on Flight Goes Viral

The clip spread online as the spinner’s apparent vaping on a team flight drew scrutiny over India’s e-cigarette ban and player conduct.

  • New Delhi: Punjab Kings spinner Yuzvendra Chahal faces scrutiny after a viral social media clip allegedly showed him using an e-cigarette during a team flight while travelling alongside teammates.
  • The controversy follows recent disciplinary action against Rajasthan Royals player Riyan Parag, who was fined 25 percent of his match fees and received a demerit point for vaping in a dressing room.
  • Teammate Arshdeep Singh initially shared the footage on Snapchat, though some users claim the video was later edited; neither the BCCI nor IPL authorities have issued statements regarding the clip.
  • The authenticity of the clip remains unverified, and Punjab Kings have not addressed the incident, leaving the player's regulatory status and potential consequences currently uncertain.
  • Punjab Kings are preparing for their May 11 match against Delhi Capitals in Dharamsala, while Chahal previously stated he wants to be "more active" and give "150%" for his team at age 35, Chahal had said on AB de Villiers.
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CricketAddictor broke the news on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
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