Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag has been asked to explain his actions to the BCCI after he was spotted vaping in the dressing room during his side’s clash against Punjab Kings in New Chandigarh on April 28, a BCCI source told India Today.
The outcry follows a viral video purportedly showing a cricketer vaping in the team dressing room during a clash against Punjab Kings at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, an act that drew heavy fire from fans and observers alike.
Controversy erupted during a match that was otherwise a celebration of Rajasthan’s clinical brilliance. Chasing a massive 223, Royals cruised to a sensational six-wicket victory with four balls to spare. While the focus should have remained on the blistering starts of Yashasvi Jaiswal (51) and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (43) and the cool-headed finish of Donovan Ferreira (52), it was Parago’s conduct off the field that dominated the post-match headlines.
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Published on:
29 Apr 2026 16:56 IST
