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Vape video: Hefty fine for Riyan Parag as RR captain admits offence, stringent action against team expected | Cricket News

Vape video: Hefty fine for Riyan Parag as RR captain admits offence, stringent action against team expected | Cricket News

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3 min readMumbaiUpdated: Apr 30, 2026 02:09 PM IST The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has fined Riyan Parag 25 per cent of his match fee and handed him one demerit point for vaping inside the dressing room during Rajasthan Royals’ IPL 2026 clash against Punjab Kings in Mullanpur on Tuesday. “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,” the BCCI said in a statement. The statement added that Riyan was found to have breached Article 2.21 of the IPL’s Code of Conduct, which relates to ‘conduct that brings the game into disrepute.’ ALSO READ | BCCI reacts to Riyan Parag vape video: ‘We’ll seek an explanation…’ “The incident occurred during the second innings when Riyan was seen using a vape inside the dressing room. Riyan admitted to the offence …

BCCI reacts to Riyan Parag vape video: ‘We’ll seek an explanation…’ | Cricket News

BCCI reacts to Riyan Parag vape video: ‘We’ll seek an explanation…’ | Cricket News

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3 min readMumbaiApr 29, 2026 03:06 PM IST The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has reacted to videos circulating on social media that appeared to show Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag vaping inside the team dressing room during RR’s IPL 2026 match against Punjab Kings in Mullanpur on Tuesday. The visuals, captured during the live broadcast, quickly went viral and sparked debate online. The incident has now drawn the attention of the BCCI, with a board official confirming that Parag’s explanation will be sought before any further action is considered. “We will be seeking an explanation from Riyan on this issue, as vaping is not allowed. Depending on his explanation, the IPL will take further course of action,” a BCCI official told The Indian Express. The clip is believed to have been captured during RR’s 223-run chase, shortly after Parag had been dismissed. While there has been no official announcement on punishment so far, reports suggest the matter is under internal review. The 24-year-old has had a modest season with the bat …