IPL sanctions Rajasthan captain Parag over vaping

Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag has been fined 25% ​of his match fee and ‌handed one demerit point for a vaping incident in the dressing room ​during an Indian Premier League ​match (IPL), the league organisers said ⁠on Thursday.

Parag, 24, was seen ​using an e-cigarette in the dressing ​room during Rajasthan's six-wicket win over Punjab Kings on Tuesday.

Vaping is banned in ​India, including the sale, production, ​import and advertising of e-cigarettes.

The IPL said ‌Parag ⁠had breached the provision relating to "conduct that brings the game into disrepute" and accepted both the ​charge and ​the ⁠penalty imposed by match referee Amit Sharma.

Organisers said ​the Board of Control for ​Cricket ⁠in India was also exploring strict action against the player ⁠and ​team officials to protect ​the reputation of the IPL.