Ex-India spinner Laxman Sivaramakrishnan criticizes Yuzvendra Chahal after a viral video allegedly shows Chahal vaping on a team flight. Sivaramakrishnan argues that penalties for such violations should be stricter, questioning whether the disciplinary response is strong enough for breaches of anti-vaping rules. He also links the criticism to recent discussion around how similar cases have been handled, including an earlier incident involving Riyan Parag, and suggests that leniency should not be allowed.
Both outlets report that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has reiterated that there is a strict ban on vapes and e-cigarettes. The BCCI position is presented as applying across IPL venues and facilities, with rules intended to be uniformly enforced. The controversy continues to draw attention to the league’s vaping policy and the way enforcement and penalties are applied following alleged infractions.
