Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag has been fined 25% of his match fee after he was caught vaping in the dressing room during an Indian Premier League (IPL) game. The incident occurred during Tuesday's match against the Punjab Kings, when television cameras showed the 24-year-old inhaling from an e-cigarette device.
IPL officials confirmed that Parag had breached the tournament's code of conduct, specifically the clause relating to "conduct that brings the game into disrepute." The player has accepted the charge and received one demerit point. However, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has indicated it is exploring further "stringent action" against the team, officials, and the player to safeguard the IPL's reputation.
E-cigarettes are illegal for nicotine consumption in India. Earlier this season, the Royals' team manager was also fined for using a mobile phone in the dugout during a match.