Riyan Parag got trapped after smoking a cigarette in the dressing room! Jail, fine or ban? What will be the punishment?

Riyan Parag Vape Controversy: The match for which Riyan Parag should have been praised is now being heavily criticized for the same match. The matter has escalated so much that discussions have intensified regarding action against him under the Board of Control for Cricket in India and its rules.

The matter is that Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag was captured on camera using e-cigarette (vape) in the dressing room during the IPL 2026 match. Controversy has arisen after this video went viral.

no official statement

At present, neither Rajasthan Royals nor IPL has made any official statement on this. But it is believed that BCCI will first check the authenticity of the video and then the team management and concerned officials can be questioned.

What is the whole matter?

This incident is being reported from the 40th match of IPL 2026, which was played against Punjab Kings. During the 16th over, when Rajasthan Royals were chasing runs, Riyan Parag was reportedly seen vaping in the dressing room.

What do IPL rules say?

As per IPL rules, the dressing room falls in the “no-smoking zone”. There are strict restrictions on tobacco or related products, including e-cigarettes and vaping. Violation of rules can result in punishment ranging from a warning, deduction in match fees or even suspension in serious cases.

Will legal action be taken?

E-cigarettes are already banned in India. Its manufacture, sale, use and storage is illegal under The Prohibition of Electronic Cigarettes Act, 2019. A first-time violation can lead to a jail term of up to one year or a fine of up to ₹1 lakh, while a repeat offense can lead to a jail term of up to 3 years and a fine of up to ₹5 lakh.

Controversy has happened before too

Even before this in IPL, action has been taken against teams for violating rules. In the same season, the team manager of Rajasthan Royals was fined for using mobile phone in the dugout.

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This controversy has increased further because Riyan Parag’s performance this season has also not been special. He has scored 117 runs in 9 matches and his strike rate has also been less than 125. In such a situation, after this video went viral, the pressure on both the team and the player has increased.