IPL Code – Riyan Parag received a fine and a demerit point after a Code of Conduct breach involving a vape during PBKS vs RR.
A vape incident during an IPL match has turned into a serious Code of Conduct moment for Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag.
Misryoum reports that Parag was fined 25% of his match fee and also received one demerit point after breaching Level 1 of the IPL’s Code of Conduct during Match No. 40 against Punjab Kings. The action was tied to Article 2.21, which addresses conduct that can bring the game into disrepute.
In the second innings, he was seen using a vape inside the dressing room, a detail that triggered the disciplinary review. Parag admitted to the offence and accepted the sanction announced by the Match Referee, Amit Sharma, as confirmed in the IPL media advisory shared on Misryoum.
This kind of case matters beyond a single match because the IPL’s rules are designed to protect the league’s image and set clear boundaries for player behaviour across team environments.
Meanwhile, the league authorities indicated that the board is also looking at additional steps that could lead to further proceedings involving the team and related officials, depending on how they assess responsibility around the incident.
Even for fans focused on runs and wickets, these disciplinary episodes shape the tournament’s tone. When infractions are handled publicly, it reinforces that professionalism is expected off the field just as much as it is on it.
For now, the immediate takeaway is the league’s position on maintaining standards inside team spaces, and how quickly violations can translate into financial penalties and additional match-related consequences.
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At a time when attention to athletes’ public conduct is at a peak, decisions like this tend to influence how teams manage compliance internally moving forward.