BCCI Seek Explanation From Riyan Parag Vaping: Amidst IPL 2026, Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag seems to be badly entangled in the smoking issue. In a video that went viral on social media, Ryan was seen vaping inside the dressing room. Now the Board of Control for Cricket in India i.e. BCCI has sought his reply in this matter.

Let us tell you that this incident happened last Tuesday (April 28) in the match played between Rajasthan Royals and Punjab Kings. So let us know what was the reaction from BCCI on the matter.

Riyan Parag was caught vaping (electronic cigarettes) on National TV during the match #PBKSvsRR pic.twitter.com/s3Q5oDbPD2

— Indian Cricket (@IPL2025Auction) April 29, 2026

BCCI sought answers from Riyan Parag

It was told in a report of Indian Express that a reply has been sought from Ryan in this matter. The report quoted a BCCI official as saying, “We will seek a response from Ryan on this matter, as vaping is not allowed. Based on his response, the IPL will take further action.” Now it will be interesting to see what action is taken against Parag in this case.

What are the rules regarding vaping in India?

So let us tell you that e-cigarettes are banned in India since 2019. Under The Prohibition of Electronic Cigarettes Act, 2019, possessing, selling and using e-cigarettes is completely banned in India.

If used for the first time, a punishment of one year and a fine of Rs 1 lakh can be imposed. And for repeated violation, there can be a jail term of three years and a fine of Rs 5 lakh.

Rajasthan won the match, Punjab got its first defeat.

In the match played in Mullanpur, New Chandigarh, Rajasthan Royals won the toss and decided to bowl. Punjab Kings, who came to bat first, scored 222 runs at the loss of 4 wickets in 20 overs. Marcus Stoinis played the biggest inning of 62 runs for the team. Apart from this, Prabhsimran Singh scored 59 runs. Then Rajasthan came out for chase and won by 19.2 and 6 wickets. Yashasvi Jaiswal and Denov Ferreira played half-century innings for the team.

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