Riyan Parag Fined and Penalized for Vaping Incident in IPL 2026
Riyan Parag Fined 25% Match Fee, Receives Demerit Point For Vaping; BCCI Considering Stronger Action
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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 during a match against Punjab Kings in the IPL 2026. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is considering further action to uphold the league's reputation.
- 01Riyan Parag fined 25% of his match fee for vaping.
- 02Incident occurred during IPL 2026 Match No. 40.
- 03Parag received one Demerit Point for breaching IPL's Code of Conduct.
- 04The BCCI is considering stronger actions against the team and officials.
- 05Parag admitted to the offense and accepted the sanction.
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Riyan Parag, the captain of the Rajasthan Royals in the TATA Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, has been fined 25% of his match fee and has received one Demerit Point for violating the IPL's Code of Conduct. This breach occurred during Match No. 40 against the Punjab Kings when Parag was seen using a vape inside the dressing room, which falls under Article 2.21 related to conduct that brings the game into disrepute. Parag admitted to the offense and accepted the penalty imposed by Match Referee Amit Sharma. In response to this incident, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is considering further disciplinary actions against the Rajasthan Royals team, its officials, and the player to maintain the integrity and reputation of the IPL.
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This incident raises concerns about player conduct and the image of the IPL, potentially influencing how teams manage player behavior in the future.
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