Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag has been fined 25% of his match fee and handed a demerit point after vaping in the dressing room during an IPL game against Punjab Kings. Parag accepted the sanction, while the BCCI said it is reviewing whether further action is needed to protect the league’s image and enforce conduct rules.
Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag was filmed vaping inside the team dressing room during a live match broadcast, reportedly in front of teammates. Since vaping is banned in India under the Prohibition of Electronic Cigarettes Act, concerns are growing over unregulated, unknown ingredients. The BCCI has been contacted for its response as the team faces scrutiny.
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