Riyan Parag Fined for Vaping During IPL 2026 Match
IPL 2026 - Riyan Parag penalised after being caught vaping during PBKS vs RR match
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Riyan Parag, captain of the Rajasthan Royals, has been fined 25% of his match fee and received a demerit point for vaping in the dressing room during an IPL 2026 match against Punjab Kings in New Chandigarh. This incident raises concerns about player conduct and the reputation of the IPL.
- 01Riyan Parag fined 25% of his match fee for vaping during a match.
- 02Incident occurred during Rajasthan Royals' chase against Punjab Kings.
- 03Parag accepted the sanction imposed by match referee Amit Sharma.
- 04BCCI is considering further actions against the team and officials.
- 05Rajasthan Royals' team manager was fined for a separate conduct breach earlier.
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Riyan Parag (captain of the Rajasthan Royals) has been penalized 25% of his match fee and received one demerit point after being caught vaping in the dressing room during the IPL 2026 match against Punjab Kings (PBKS) in New Chandigarh. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) stated that Parag breached Article 2.21 of the IPL's Code of Conduct, which addresses conduct that brings the game into disrepute. The incident occurred while the Royals were chasing PBKS's score of 222, which they successfully chased down with four balls to spare. Parag admitted to the offense and accepted the sanction from match referee Amit Sharma. The BCCI is also exploring further actions against the Rajasthan Royals team and officials to maintain the integrity of the IPL. This incident follows a previous breach by RR team manager Romi Bhinder, who was fined INR 1 lakh for using a mobile phone in the dugout during a match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru on April 10. Bhinder admitted to his mistake and apologized, emphasizing the need for adherence to established guidelines.
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This incident may affect the Rajasthan Royals' team dynamics and public perception, highlighting the importance of player conduct.
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