Riyan Parag: the matchup, the stakes, the verdict

Riyan Parag’s vape clip blows up online, doctors caution against 'dangerous myth' of safer smoking. Riyan Parag has emerged this Friday as one of the stories drawing attention in India.

Key facts

• Riyan Parag’s vape clip blows up online, doctors caution against 'dangerous myth' of safer smoking.
• Riyan Parag, Captain, Rajasthan Royals, has been fined 25% of his match fee and has also accumulated one Demerit Point for breaching Level 1 of the IPL’s Code of Conduct for Players and Team Officials during Match No.
• Riyan was found to have breached Article 2.21 of the IPL’s Code of Conduct, which relates to “conduct that brings the game into disrepute.” The incident occurred during the second innings when Riyan was seen using a vape inside the dressing room.
• The RR head coach says the controversies "have been addressed" and "the constant reminder to the players is to make sure they're responsible to the franchise.
• Starc boost for DC ahead of crucial clash with RR.

What we know

Going deeper, Riyan Parag, Captain, Rajasthan Royals, has been fined 25% of his match fee and has also accumulated one Demerit Point for breaching Level 1 of the IPL’s Code of Conduct for Players and Team Officials during Match No.

On the substance, Riyan was found to have breached Article 2.21 of the IPL’s Code of Conduct, which relates to “conduct that brings the game into disrepute.” The incident occurred during the second innings when Riyan was seen using a vape inside the dressing room.

Beyond the headlines, the RR head coach says the controversies "have been addressed" and "the constant reminder to the players is to make sure they're responsible to the franchise.

More precisely, Starc boost for DC ahead of crucial clash with RR.

It is worth noting that Parag penalised after being caught vaping during PBKS match.

By the numbers

At this stage, RR manager Bhinder fined INR 1 lakh for using mobile phone in team dugout.

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The wider context

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On the substance, Riyan admitted to the offence and accepted the sanction imposed by the Match Referee, Amit Sharma.

Beyond the headlines, Behind the sleek image of vaping lies a growing health threat for Guwahati's youth, city doctors warned, as vaping and e-cigarette use conti.

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The bottom line

• The RR head coach says the controversies "have been addressed" and "the constant reminder to the players is to make sure they're responsible to the franchise.
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