New Delhi, May 1 -- Rajasthan Royals (RR) skipper Riyan Parag was at the centre of controversy during his team's IPL 2026 match against Punjab Kings (PBKS) on Tuesday after he was found vaping in the dressing room.

He received criticism from several people within the cricketing fraternity, and was fined 25% of his match fee and also handed one demerit point.

Former India all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin opened up on the controversy and was of the opinion that Riyan Parag's actions could have been avoided.

"I think this is totally a situation that could have been avoided. I want players not to get trapped in such things. I don't really want that for a young player, and this is a little sensitive, too. I think, on all quadrants, if we loo...