Riyan Parag Fined 25% Match Fee for Vaping Breach in IPL 2026 Clash

Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag has been fined 25 per cent of his match fee and handed one demerit point by the BCCI for violating the IPL Code of Conduct during a match against Punjab Kings in Mullanpur. The sanction follows an incident in which Parag was seen vaping inside the dressing room during the second innings, an act deemed a Level 1 offence under Article 2.21 for bringing the game into disrepute. The BCCI has indicated that further action may be considered against those involved as it seeks to uphold the league’s standards and integrity.