Punjab Kings spinner Yuzvinder Chahal was embroiled in controversy after a video circulating on social media allegedly showed him vaping during a team flight. The clip, which has gone viral online, shows Chahal trying to hide the act while sitting with teammate Shashank Singh. The footage is reportedly taken from a podcast video shared by Arsdeep Singh. However, it is important to note that the authenticity of the video, and whether Chahal was actually using an e-cigarette, has not been independently verified.
The incident drew a strong reaction from former India spinner Laxman Sivaramkrishnan, who demanded severe punishment if the allegations were found to be true. Responding to a social media post, Sivaramakrishnan pointed out that vaping products are banned in India and questioned the effectiveness of the fines currently being imposed.
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“Vap is banned in India. He should be behind bars. What’s the point of making rules and not enforcing them. 25% of the match fee is peanuts. If a regular person did this, what action would be taken?” He wrote on X. His remarks also referred to his recent conviction. Ryan Prague. Earlier in the tournament, Rajasthan Royals The captain was fined 25% of his match fee for being caught vaping inside the dressing room during the match against Punjab Kings. The controversy comes soon after the BCCI issued detailed instructions to all IPL franchises regarding the conduct of the tournament. In a communication, BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia reminded the teams that vapes and electronic cigarettes are prohibited under Indian law and are strictly prohibited at IPL venues, team hotels, dressing rooms and practice facilities. “Incidents of vaporization inside dressing rooms and other restricted areas of tournament venues have been brought to the notice of the BCCI,” Saikia wrote in an official communication. “Accordingly, the use of vapes, e-cigarettes, and all prohibited items is strictly prohibited in all IPL tournament venues, including dressing rooms, dugouts, team hotels and practice facilities.”
