Riyan Parag: the matchup, the stakes, the verdict

Riyan Parag has been fined 25 per cent of his match fee for his 'smoking act', which was deemed to have brought the game into disrepute. Riyan Parag has emerged this Friday as one of the stories drawing attention in Saudi Arabia.

Key facts

• Riyan Parag has been fined 25 per cent of his match fee for his 'smoking act', which was deemed to have brought the game into disrepute.
• In 2012, Kolkata Knight Riders owner Shah Rukh Khan was fined INR 100 for smoking at the stadium, albeit a tiny percentage of Riyan Parag’s recent penalty.
• Pertaining to the incident in the Match No 40 of the IPL, the BCCI said, "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 Parag was seen using a vape inside the dressing room.
• According to sources in the BCCI and the Rajasthan Royals management, Parag was served the notice on Thursday morning (April 30).
• Batting at four, RR captain Riyan was the fourth batter to be dismissed, for a 16-ball 29.

What we know

Going deeper, In 2012, Kolkata Knight Riders owner Shah Rukh Khan was fined INR 100 for smoking at the stadium, albeit a tiny percentage of Riyan Parag’s recent penalty.

On the substance, Pertaining to the incident in the Match No 40 of the IPL, the BCCI said, "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 Parag was seen using a vape inside the dressing room.

Beyond the headlines, According to sources in the BCCI and the Rajasthan Royals management, Parag was served the notice on Thursday morning (April 30).

More precisely, Batting at four, RR captain Riyan was the fourth batter to be dismissed, for a 16-ball 29.

It is worth noting that On April 30, the IPL issued a statement confirming that Parag had been fined 25 per cent of his match fee and earned one demerit point for a Level One breach of Article 2.21 of the league's Code of Conduct for Players and Team Officials.

By the numbers

At this stage, since IPL cricketers earn INR 750,000 per match, Riyan was fined INR 187,500.

On a related note, On August 6, he paid a fine of INR 100 – 1/1875 of the fine imposed on Riyan.

Going deeper, Even if one adjusts for inflation, the amount is below 1/1000 of Riyan’s fine.

On the substance, RR manager Bhinder fined INR 1 lakh for using mobile phone in team dugout.

The wider context

On a related note, 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.

Going deeper, Starc boost for DC ahead of crucial clash with RR.

On the substance, Parag penalised after being caught vaping during PBKS match.

Beyond the headlines, In the absence of a precedent or a provision for dressing room smoking, the BCCI applied a specific clause not mentioned in the COC against the RR skipper.

More precisely, Parag was caught on camera smoking inside the dressing room during a recent IPL match.

The bottom line

• Since IPL cricketers earn INR 750,000 per match, Riyan was fined INR 187,500.
• 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.
• In addition to his fine, Parag has accumulated one demerit point.
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