Riyan Parag, captain of the Rajasthan Royals cricket team, has stirred controversy after being caught vaping in the dressing room during a live broadcast of their IPL match against Punjab Kings in Mullanpur, India. The Indian government banned e-cigarettes in 2019, making their production, sale, and distribution illegal, with penalties including up to one year in prison and/or a fine of ₹1 lakh (approximately $1,200 USD) for first-time offenders. Parag's actions have drawn criticism from IPL and Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) officials, who described it as a reckless act given the presence of cameras. An IPL source indicated that while many players use e-cigarettes, they typically avoid doing so in public settings like the dressing room. This incident has reignited discussions about player privacy, particularly regarding camera access to dressing rooms, which was a topic at a recent IPL Captains Meeting. The Prohibition of Electronic Cigarettes Act (PECA) 2019 strictly prohibits the use and promotion of e-cigarettes, emphasizing the health risks associated with nicotine consumption. With the IPL season already marred by controversies, including a fine imposed on the team's manager for breaching protocol, the BCCI may be compelled to address Parag's behavior more seriously.