Riyan Parag’s vaping incident during a match has raised serious concerns regarding player conduct in the IPL. The Indian Premier League organizers confirmed that this action violated their code of conduct.
As of early Tuesday, officials fined Parag 25% of his match fee. They stated that his actions demonstrated ‘conduct that brings the game into disrepute’ and breached Article 2.21 of the IPL’s code of conduct.
The vaping incident occurred during a match where Royal Challengers Bengaluru defeated Rajasthan Royals by six wickets. This event has sparked discussions about player behavior and its impact on team standings.
Additionally, the full schedule for the 2026 Indian Premier League has been announced. A total of ten teams will participate, including Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians.
Key details of the IPL 2026 schedule:
- The tournament will run until the end of May 2026.
- Group A consists of Chennai Super Kings, Kolkata Knight Riders, Rajasthan Royals, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, and Punjab Kings.
- Group B includes Mumbai Indians, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Gujarat Titans, Delhi Capitals, and Lucknow Super Giants.
- Most matches will start at 7:30 PM IST; doubleheaders will begin at 3:30 PM IST.
The IPL organizers have not disclosed any further disciplinary actions against Parag yet. With concerns over player conduct growing, fans are watching closely as the league approaches its next season.