Hyderabad, April 29 -- Riyan Parag has landed in controversy after a viral video appeared to show him vaping inside the Rajasthan Royals dressing room during an Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 match against the Punjab Kings in New Chandigarh.

The incident occurred in the 16th over of the second innings when a broadcast camera briefly captured Parag holding what looked like a vape device. The clip quickly spread across social media platforms, triggering widespread debate among fans and raising questions about player conduct and possible disciplinary action.

The timing of the moment added to the attention. Parag had just been dismissed after scoring 29 runs off 16 balls, missing an opportunity to anchor a crucial phase of the chase. His ...