{"id":10637,"date":"2026-04-30T07:02:15","date_gmt":"2026-04-30T01:32:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/banitoday.com\/ipl-2026-riyan-parag-vaping-row-no-defined-sanction-under-ipl-code-bcci-may-seek-legal-view-cricket-news\/"},"modified":"2026-04-30T07:02:15","modified_gmt":"2026-04-30T01:32:15","slug":"ipl-2026-riyan-parag-vaping-row-no-defined-sanction-under-ipl-code-bcci-may-seek-legal-view-cricket-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/banitoday.com\/hi\/ipl-2026-riyan-parag-vaping-row-no-defined-sanction-under-ipl-code-bcci-may-seek-legal-view-cricket-news\/","title":{"rendered":"IPL 2026 | Riyan Parag vaping row: No defined sanction under IPL code, BCCI may seek legal view | Cricket News"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div data-articlebody=\"1\"><video-embed value=\"false\"\/><\/p>\n<div class=\"ihgno clearfix  \">\n<div class=\"e9jwa\">\n<div class=\"vdo_embedd\">\n<div class=\"GfdvZ\">\n<section class=\"_bIDB  clearfix id-r-component leadmedia undefined undefined  E9tg9 \" style=\"top:0px\">\n<div class=\"_bIDB\" data-ua-type=\"1\" onclick=\"stpPgtnAndPrvntDefault(event)\">\n<div class=\"ypVvZ\">\n<div class=\"WGttI\"><img src=\"https:\/\/static.toiimg.com\/thumb\/msid-130620761,imgsize-33452,width-400,height-225,resizemode-4\/130620761.jpg\" alt=\"IPL 2026 | Riyan Parag vaping row: No defined sanction under IPL code, BCCI may seek legal view\" title=\"In a surprising turn of events, Rajasthan Royals have hit another snag as their captain Riyan Parag was caught on camera indulging in vaping within the confines of the dressing room during a recent IPL fixture. BCCI officials are understood to be examining the footage. Insiders say the matter is likely to be dealt with under the IPL code of conduct. \u201cThere is no defined punishment in the IPL code of conduct. The BCCI will be seeking legal opinion,\u201d a source said.\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"Ta7d_ img_cptn\"><span title=\"In a surprising turn of events, Rajasthan Royals have hit another snag as their captain Riyan Parag was caught on camera indulging in vaping within the confines of the dressing room during a recent IPL fixture. BCCI officials are understood to be examining the footage. Insiders say the matter is likely to be dealt with under the IPL code of conduct. \u201cThere is no defined punishment in the IPL code of conduct. The BCCI will be seeking legal opinion,\u201d a source said.\">In a surprising turn of events, Rajasthan Royals have hit another snag as their captain Riyan Parag was caught on camera indulging in vaping within the confines of the dressing room during a recent IPL fixture. BCCI officials are understood to be examining the footage. Insiders say the matter is likely to be dealt with under the IPL code of conduct. \u201cThere is no defined punishment in the IPL code of conduct. The BCCI will be seeking legal opinion,\u201d a source said.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>JAIPUR: <a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/topic\/rajasthan-royals\" styleobj=\"[object Object]\" class=\"\" commonstate=\"[object Object]\" frmappuse=\"1\">Rajasthan Royals<\/a> are once again under the scanner for a disciplinary lapse, just days after their team manager was pulled up for using a mobile phone in the dugout. This time, captain <a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/topic\/riyan-parag\" styleobj=\"[object Object]\" class=\"\" commonstate=\"[object Object]\" frmappuse=\"1\">Riyan Parag<\/a> has found himself in the middle of a fresh controversy after television cameras caught him <a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/sports\/cricket\/ipl\/ipl-2026\/ipl-2026-shocking-riyan-parag-captured-vaping-inside-dressing-room-during-pbks-vs-rr\/articleshow\/130587615.cms\" rel=\"noopener\" styleobj=\"[object Object]\" class=\"\" commonstate=\"[object Object]\" frmappuse=\"1\">apparently vaping inside the team dressing room<\/a>during Tuesday night\u2019s clash against Punjab Kings in New Chandigarh.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"8\"\/>The moment came in the 16th over of the second innings while Rajasthan were chasing a target of 223. As the broadcast focused on the dressing room for reaction shots, Riyan was seen taking a puff from what looked like an e-cigarette. Teammates Yashasvi Jaiswal and Dhruv Jurel were visible in the vicinity.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"10\"\/>Though Royals went on to secure a six-wicket victory, the result was quickly overshadowed by intense chatter surrounding their captain\u2019s offfield conduct.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"14\"\/>India\u2019s Prohibition of Electronic Cigarettes Act, 2019 bans the production, sale, distribution, storage and advertisement of vapes, with violations carrying penalties that can include fines and, in some cases, imprisonment of up to six months for storage-related offences. While personal use in private spaces rarely leads to prosecution, the highly public setting of a live IPL broadcast has amplified the issue.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"17\"\/>BCCI officials are understood to be examining the footage. Insiders say the matter is likely to be dealt with under the IPL code of conduct. \u201cThere is no defined punishment in the IPL code of conduct. The BCCI will be seeking legal opinion,\u201d a source said.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"19\"\/>Royals sources said, \u201cUntil now there is no communication from the BCCI. Coach Kumar Sangakkara spoke with Riyan on the matter after the match.\u201d<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/sports\/cricket\/ipl\/ipl-2026\/ipl-2026-riyan-parag-vaping-row-no-defined-sanction-under-ipl-code-bcci-may-seek-legal-view\/articleshow\/130620761.cms\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In a surprising turn of events, Rajasthan Royals have hit another snag as their captain Riyan Parag was caught on camera indulging in vaping within the confines of the dressing room during a recent IPL fixture. BCCI officials are understood to be examining the footage. 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