India, April 29 -- Riyan Parag has come under scrutiny after he was seen vaping inside the dressing room during an Indian Premier League 2026 match, raising serious concerns over violation of rules and conduct guidelines.

The incident occurred during Rajasthan Royals' clash against Punjab Kings, when Parag was spotted vaping in the dugout area in the presence of teammates including Yashasvi Jaiswal, Yudhvir Singh Charak, and Kuldeep Sen. The visuals quickly went viral, sparking debate over player discipline and compliance with regulations.

As per guidelines of the Board of Control for Cricket in India, smoking and vaping are strictly prohibited inside stadium premises, including dressing rooms and dugouts, except in designated areas. Su...