Mumbai: Last night as the first team in the current IPL season (IPL 2026). Rajasthan Royals defeated Punjab Kings (PBKS vs RR). However, even though his team won this match, Rajasthan captain Riyan Parag is at the center of controversy. What exactly happened?
During the batting innings of Rajasthan Royals between the matches, the camera panned to the dressing room of the Royals. Just then, Royals skipper Ryan is seen in the presence of teammates Yasswi Jaiswal and Dhruv Ghilal, smoking a vape in front of them. except in certain places, IPLSmoking is completely prohibited in places like salons. Not only that, in 2019 electronic cigarettes or vapes are banned in India as per PECA rules. Violation of this rule can result in heavy fines and even jail time.
The question arises how Ryan is consuming vape, which is banned under Indian law, where smoking is prohibited in the dressing room? This incident, on the one hand as a public figure smoking in public, raises questions about his moral values, as well as his professionalism as an athlete. After all, as an Indian citizen, many people are wondering how Rian Parag did this completely illegal act.
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Now according to the report BCCI is seeking an explanation from Ryan Parag in this incident. People aware of this matter are claiming that in the midst of criticism on social media, the Indian Cricket Board will officially give Ryan Parag an opportunity to express his side of the whole incident. In that case, further decisions will be taken based on what Ryan says and answers.
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Riyan parag is using vape 😱😱😱😓 pic.twitter.com/xVXhb0LKZW— Vansh Goyal (@vanshgoyal0674) April 28, 2026
A source told Sports Tak, ‘An explanation will be sought from Parag and the franchise will also be asked to look into what is happening within them. But yes, we will ensure that such incidents do not recur.’
Of course, not only this incident, Rajasthan Royals have also been involved in controversies in the current season. Team manager Romi Bhandar used a mobile phone while sitting in the dugout during the RCB match, which is completely against the rules. Because of this, Romi was fined one lakh rupees and was also warned. Then the Rajasthan Royals are again at the center of criticism in this incident of Ryan Parag.