India, April 30 -- Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag has copped a hefty fine from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for his 'smoking act' during the IPL 2026 game against the Punjab Kings on April 28, Tuesday in Mullanpur. The BCCI has fined him 25 per cent of his match fee after being caught vaping in the dressing room amid the IPL game.

Will Riyan Parag appeal against the BCCI's imposition of fine?

Cricbuzz has reported that the Rajasthan Royals skipper was served the notice on April 30 in the morning. The BCCI has charged him with a Level 1 offence under Article 2.1 of the Player Code of Conduct (COC) as it pertains to unspecified breaches by the officials and players. A Rs.14 crore season contract means Parag's per...