The penalty stems from a Level 1 offence under Article 2.21 of the Code, which pertains to “conduct that brings the game into disrepute.” The incident took place during the second innings of the match held in Mullanpur, where Parag was caught on live broadcast footage using a vape inside the dressing room.
According to an official IPL media advisory, Parag admitted to the offence and accepted the sanction imposed by match referee Amit Sharma. Under IPL regulations, Level 1 offences carry a financial penalty and demerit points without the need for a formal hearing.
