By Admin 
Riyan Parag was seen smoking vape during the IPL match, which has created a ruckus. This happened during the Punjab Kings vs Rajasthan Royals match on Tuesday, when the camera panned to Parag sitting in the dressing room. Vape is a type of intoxicant, which is considered a safe alternative to cigarettes, but in many reports it has been described as more dangerous than cigarettes. Now it has to be seen whether any action will be taken against Rajasthan captain Parag?
In this match held in Mullanpur last night, Punjab Kings, batting first, scored 222 runs. Rajasthan Royals made a good start while chasing the target, but the team lost wickets continuously in the middle overs. Riyan Parag scored 29 runs in 16 balls, he was out on the ball of Yuzvendra Chahal. After this, when he went to the dressing room, he was seen smoking vape.
Video of Riyan Parag smoking vape goes viral
When the camera went to the dressing room of Rajasthan Royals in the 16th over of the innings, Riyan Parag was sitting there. He was smoking vape, the camera recorded him even while blowing smoke. Vapes often contain nicotine, which is also found in tobacco and cigarettes. It is believed that addiction to vape develops very fast and it becomes very difficult to quit it.
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Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag has been spotted smoking an electronic cigarette.👀
This is exactly what I expected from you, Riyan.😭
Smoking is injurious to health.❌🚫❓ pic.twitter.com/Yljh23J6av
— (@SONSINGH_Ya) April 29, 2026
Riyan parag was caught vaping in dressing room ,how it’s allowed inside dressing room bcci whats happening pic.twitter.com/BsYHuunBuj
— cherry_gems (@Introvert2core) April 28, 2026
Of course, vaping does not contain tar like cigarettes, but there is a risk of serious diseases. Now there is an uproar on social media as the video of Riyan Parag smoking vape during a live match has gone viral. People are also raising questions on BCCI as to how this was allowed in the dressing room.
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There is an uproar after the video of Riyan Parag vaping went viral. It remains to be seen what action BCCI takes against him. Let us tell you that vape is also banned in India. Fans are advising him to give up drugs and concentrate on his performance. He has scored only 117 runs in 9 innings played in IPL 2026.