India, April 22 -- The Gujarat Titans (GT) camp has been rocked by an off-field controversy following their recent clash against the Mumbai Indians. A viral video clip, which began circulating early on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, allegedly shows star pacer Kagiso Rabada smoking a cigarette within the premises of the team hotel. While the act of smoking does not violate anti-doping regulations, the optics have triggered a massive debate on social media.

The incident has gained significant traction because it brings back painful memories of Rabada's 2025 cocaine controversy, where he was provisionally suspended for testing positive for a banned recreational substance. With the pacer currently sitting in the Purple Cap race, this distra...