Jaipur: In IPL (IPL 2026) Rajasthan Royals are well in the playoff race. Rajasthan beat Punjab Kings who are at the top of the points table. Vaibhav Suryavanshi and Yasaswi Jaiswal are storming from the start. Jofra Archer is devastating with the ball.

Meanwhile, a big controversy was created in Rajasthan Royals. The Indian Cricket Board took strict action. The Rajasthan Royals camp was hit hard.

Rajasthan Royals captain Ryan Parag has been fined a hefty sum. 25 percent of his match fee was deducted. A demerit point has also been given to Ryan. About which there is a storm of controversy.

Parag is under a lot of pressure with his form in IPL. No runs in his bat. Many say that the burden of leadership is further cornering Parag. Unable to lead from the front.

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Parag was involved in the controversy. A video of Parag during a match against Punjab Kings went viral on social media. He was seen smoking an e-cigarette while sitting in the dressing room. There is already a ban on the sale and use of e-cigarettes in India. On top of that, sitting in the dressing room and smoking is absolutely prohibited. Many on social media urged the Indian Cricket Board to take action.

Finally, the Indian board walked the path of severe punishment. Parag was fined 25 percent of the match fee. Parag has also admitted his fault to the match referee Amit Sharma, according to Khabar Board sources.

The Rajasthan Royals camp has repeatedly been involved in controversy by breaking the rules. Earlier, their manager Romy Vinder sat in the dugout and used a mobile phone. He was also fined. This time the captain Parag got involved in the controversy by smoking while sitting in the dressing room. He was also fined heavily.

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