BCCI Threatens Action Against Rajasthan Royals Following Riyan Parag's Vaping Incident
Rajasthan Royals, officials in firing line as BCCI issues crackdown threat after Riyan Parag vaping row: Devajit Saikia
Hindustan Times
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Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag faced a 25% fine of his match fee and received a demerit point for vaping during an IPL 2026 match against Punjab Kings in Mullanpur, India. The BCCI is considering further action against the team and its officials to maintain the IPL's reputation.
- 01Riyan Parag fined 25% of his match fee for vaping during a match.
- 02He received one demerit point for breaching the IPL Code of Conduct.
- 03The BCCI is considering stringent action against the Rajasthan Royals.
- 04Officials are under scrutiny following Parag's incident.
- 05Rajasthan team manager previously fined for using a mobile phone in the dugout.
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Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag was penalized by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) with a 25% fine of his match fee and one demerit point for vaping during an IPL 2026 match against Punjab Kings in Mullanpur, India. The incident, captured on camera, went viral on social media, prompting heavy criticism. The BCCI is now contemplating further action against the Rajasthan Royals, including its officials and players, to uphold the integrity of the Indian Premier League (IPL). BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia confirmed that discussions are ongoing regarding the potential repercussions for the team. This incident follows a previous breach by Rajasthan's team manager, Romi Bhinder, who was fined INR 1 lakh (approximately $1,200 USD) for using a mobile phone in the dugout during a match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru on April 10 in Guwahati. Bhinder claimed the breach was unintentional and apologized to the IPL's Anti-Corruption Unit.
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The actions taken against Riyan Parag and the potential repercussions for the Rajasthan Royals could affect team morale and public perception, impacting their fan base and sponsorships.
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