No BAN! Riyan Parag To Serve This Punishment in IPL Vape Incident

Riyan Parag vape incident has been penalised by the Board of Control for Cricket in India after he got caught on camera in the dressing room during a recent IPL fixture between Rajasthan Royals and Punjab Kings.

Although Riyan Parag ban claims are misleading, as the incident was classified as conduct against the spirit and reputation of the richest cricket league in the world, the IPL, leading to a fine of 25% of his match earnings.

What was BCCI's Action Against Riyan Parag?

The Riyan Parag BCCI action for smoking vape inside the dressing room has fallen under a Level 1 breach of the Player Code of Conduct, specifically linked to general misconduct provisions. Since there is no exact clause addressing smoking within dressing room environments, the board has imposed a monetary action instead of a suspension.

Parag’s season contract is valued at ₹14 crore for the Rajasthan Royals, so his approximate per-match earnings stand at ₹1 crore, making the fine roughly ₹25 lakh. Given that this is being treated as his first recorded offence, the financial penalty is considered a suitable action.