Yuzvendra Chahal of Punjab Kings (ANI Image)
Punjab Kings’ player Yuzvendra Chahal has sparked controversy after a video clip went viral on social media that allegedly shows him taking a flight for the team. The clip, which has gone viral online, appears to show Chahal trying to hide the act while sitting next to his colleague Shashank Singh.
The footage was reportedly captured from a podcast video shared by Arshdeep Singh.However, it is important to note that it has not been independently verified whether or not Chahal is actually using an e-cigarette.
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The incident sparked a strong reaction from former Indian player Laxman Sivaramakrishnan, who called for a harsher punishment if the allegations were proven true. Responding to a social media post, Sivaramakrishnan pointed out that e-cigarette products are banned in India and questioned the effectiveness of the currently imposed sanctions.
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“Vaping is banned in India. He should be behind bars. What’s the point of having laws and not enforcing them. 25% of match fees are peanuts. What if a common person had done this, what would be the action?” Written on X.His statements also referred to the recent punishment handed down to Rayan Baraj. Earlier in the tournament, the Rajasthan Royals captain was fined 25 per cent of his match fee after he was caught vaping inside the dressing room during a match against Punjab Kings.
The controversy comes soon after the BCCI distributed detailed directions to all IPL franchises regarding the conduct of the tournament. In the letter, BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia reminded the teams that e-cigarettes and e-cigarettes are prohibited under Indian law and strictly prohibited at IPL venues, team hotels, dressing rooms and training facilities.
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“The attention of the BCCI has been drawn to cases of vaping inside the locker rooms and other prohibited areas in the tournament stadiums,” Saikia wrote in the official communication.“Accordingly, the use of e-cigarettes, e-cigarettes and all prohibited substances is strictly prohibited at all IPL venues, including dressing rooms, dugouts, team hotels and training facilities,” he added.