New Delhi, May 1: Former Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has responded to the vaping incident involving Rajasthan Royals (RR) captain Riyan Parag, stating that such situations could have been avoided. He emphasized that these matters cannot be suppressed.
During the match between Punjab Kings and RR, Parag was caught vaping inside the dressing room while RR was chasing a target in the second innings. A video of Parag vaping went viral on social media, sparking discussions about player discipline and the legality of such devices under Indian law.
On his YouTube channel, Ashwin remarked, “I believe this is a situation that could have been completely avoided. I don’t want players to get caught up in such things. I genuinely don’t wish this for a young player, and it’s a bit sensitive.”
He added, “Sometimes, it’s a personal choice, but your personal choices should be made in private spaces. If you do this in public places, it can be easily avoided. I’ll just say this. As an older brother, this is my small advice.”
Ashwin further stated, “No one can say anything about this. Whatever you do, do it in your private space, because you are a franchise captain. You are likely an inspiration for many cricketers, many youths, and many young Indians around the world. Therefore, there is also some responsibility.”
The former Indian spinner noted that such incidents cannot be suppressed; if no action is taken, no one will learn from it. He expressed deep sympathy for the young player but firmly believes that such situations should be avoided and can be avoided.
Following the vaping incident, Parag was fined 25 percent of his match fee and received one demerit point. An IPL statement on Thursday confirmed that Parag admitted to breaching Level 1 of the IPL Code of Conduct, which includes “conduct that brings the game into disrepute.”
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