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Riyan Parag Caught Vaping in the Dressing Room — RR Captain Fined

Rajasthan Royals vs Punjab Kings

28 April 2026

Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag was caught on broadcast vaping in the team dressing room during RR's 28 April 2026 match against Punjab Kings — a Level 1 breach of the IPL Code of Conduct (Article 2.21, "conduct that brings the game into disrepute") that led to a 25 per cent match-fee fine and one demerit point. The incident reignited debate about senior-player behaviour and franchise discipline at the IPL's youngest captaincy.

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RR Captaincy Speculation — Jaiswal and Jadeja Floated as Parag Alternatives

Rajasthan Royals

30 April 2026

Within 48 hours of Riyan Parag's vaping fine, multiple cricket outlets reported Rajasthan Royals' senior leadership considering Yashasvi Jaiswal or Ravindra Jadeja as alternative captaincy options. The franchise eventually issued a statement reaffirming Parag in the role, but the public speculation was the most visible captaincy debate at any IPL franchise outside Mumbai Indians.

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