IPL 2026: In the 40th match of the Indian Premier League 2026, Rajasthan Royals achieved a big victory by defeating Punjab Kings. Under the leadership of captain Riyan Parag, the team played well and broke Punjab’s consecutive winning streak. After the match, everyone’s eyes were on the victory of the Royals, but soon a new controversy came to the fore.
Video of vaping in dressing room goes viral
Despite the victory, Riyan Parag came into the limelight for a different reason. In a live broadcast clip during the match, Riyan Parag was seen vaping in his team’s dressing room. This video spread rapidly on social media.
In the clip, Parag was seen using vape during the match chase, while some of his teammates were also present there. Smoking or vaping is strictly prohibited in the stadium premises and dressing rooms. In such a situation, this incident has raised many questions.
Riyan Parag Smoking VAPE in dressing room 🤯 pic.twitter.com/EbIMI5qHxK
— Liam Livingstone (@NightmareOP9) April 28, 2026
Legal rules regarding e-cigarettes
The production, sale, purchase, import, export and advertisement of vapes and e-cigarettes is completely banned in India under the Prohibition of Electronic Cigarettes Act (PECA), 2019. Violation may result in fine or jail sentence. Vaping in a place like dressing room is not only a matter of team discipline, but can also be considered against BCCI and IPL rules.
Many people are calling this incident on social media as negligence and demanding strict action. Now it remains to be seen what action BCCI or IPL authority takes in this matter.
Parag’s statement after the match
After the win over Punjab Kings, Riyan Parag talked about his team’s performance in the post-match awards distribution. Emphasizing the role of the middle order, he said that it was the most discussed issue throughout the season, but the team has full confidence in its players.
Parag said, “The concerns were not ours, but everyone else’s. We have confidence in our players and their abilities. When the middle order plays well, the team is stable. All the problems are outside, not for us.”
Let us tell you, Rajasthan Royals have performed well this season under the captaincy of Riyan Parag, but this new controversy can become a cause of trouble for them. Cricket lovers are now waiting for BCCI’s response on this matter.
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