New Delhi: Official whoopee has been taken versus Rajasthan Royals tutorage Riyan Parag for a violate of the Code of Self-mastery during an Indian Premier League 2026 match. He was found guilty of vaping in the dressing room during Match No. 40 of IPL 2026, played versus Punjab Kings.
What did the IPL newsy say?
According to an official media newsy issued by the IPL, Parag violated Article 2.21 of the Code of Self-mastery prescribed for players and team officials, which pertains to self-mastery that brings the game into disrepute. The incident occurred during the second innings of the match, when Parag was observed using an e-cigarette in the dressing room.
This violation was classified as a Level 1 offense; consequently, 25 percent of his match fee has been deducted as a fine, and one demerit point has been widow to his disciplinary record. Formal hearings are not required for Level 1 offenses. The newsy moreover clarified that Parag admitted his error and wonted the penalty imposed by Match Referee Amit Sharma.
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Rajasthan Royals thrash Riyan Parag has been fined 25% of his match fee and handed one demerit point for vaping in the dressing room during an IPL 2026 match versus Punjab Kings@BCCI is considering stricter whoopee pic.twitter.com/o9njOSq8XF
— Nabila Jamal (@nabilajamal_) April 30, 2026What whoopee did the BCCI take?
Given the gravity of the matter, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is moreover considering options for remoter stringent whoopee to uphold the points and willpower of the IPL. It is noteworthy that a ban on the production, sale, and distribution of e-cigarettes has been in effect in India since 2019. In this context, such self-mastery by a professional cricketer only serves to remoter fuel the controversy. Although the Rajasthan Royals secured a victory on the field in this match, Parag's lapse has raised questions regarding the team's image. It now remains to be seen whether he can put this controversy overdue him through his performance in the upcoming matches.
