Riyan Parag vape row: Ravichandran Ashwin says 'this could have been avoided'
Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag was fined 25 percent of his match fee and given a demerit point for vaping in the dressing room during an IPL 2026 match against Punjab Kings. The incident, which was visible during a live broadcast, sparked criticism and discussion about player conduct and responsibility. Veteran cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin commented that the situation could have been avoided, emphasizing the importance of personal choices in public roles.
- ▪Riyan Parag was fined 25 percent of his match fee and received one demerit point for vaping in the dressing room during an IPL match.
- ▪The incident occurred during the second innings of the Rajasthan Royals' game against Punjab Kings in Mullanpur.
- ▪Ravichandran Ashwin stated that the situation could have been avoided and urged Parag to make personal choices in private spaces.
- ▪Parag admitted to the offence and accepted the sanction from match referee Amit Sharma without contesting it.
- ▪Under IPL rules, a Level 1 offence results in a 25 percent fine of the match fee and one demerit point without requiring a formal hearing.
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