Riyan Parag Sparks Controversy During IPL Match with Alleged Vaping Incident
Controversial Moment in IPL Match
During the IPL match on April 28, 2026, between Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in New Chandigarh, Riyan Parag became the center of attention on social media. A video clip aired by the broadcaster during the game quickly went viral. The incident occurred in the 16th over of RR's innings while they were chasing runs. As the camera focused on the Royals' dressing area, Parag's behavior drew scrutiny, with many users on social media suggesting that he was seen vaping.
See HereJaldi se out ho jata hu vape bhi to pina h Riyan Parag pic.twitter.com/ghoqpvJ2ds
β SarcasmHit (@SarcasmHit) April 28, 2026
Riyan Parag was seen vaping during a live match involving Rajasthan Royals. Earlier, the coach was using a phone during matches. Such behavior should not be allowed, BCCI Should Take Strict Action Against RR https://t.co/wan792S69s
β AurelionCricket (@CricketAurelion) April 28, 2026
What Was Riyan Parag Even Thinking About ? Under 200 Cameras And Still Vaping pic.twitter.com/An8yH57I0v
β TIRAMISU (@desiculerr) April 28, 2026
Whatβs happening in the ipl ?#PBKS#RR@IPL @BCCI Riyan parag is using vape π±π±π±π pic.twitter.com/xVXhb0LKZW
β Vansh Goyal (@vanshgoyal0674) April 28, 2026
Whatβs happening in the ipl ?#PBKS#RR@IPL @BCCI Riyan parag is using vape π±π±π±π pic.twitter.com/xVXhb0LKZW
β Vansh Goyal (@vanshgoyal0674) April 28, 2026
It is important to highlight that vaping is prohibited in India under the Prohibition of Electronic Cigarettes Act (PECA), 2019. A response from the Rajasthan Royals management, Riyan Parag, and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) regarding the viral footage is still pending.
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