The footage emerged from one of pacer Arshdeep Singh’s behind-the-scenes travel vlogs uploaded on YouTube. In the now-viral segment, Chahal, seated beside teammate Shashank Singh, was seen holding an object in his hand while making a gesture resembling vaping. A small puff of smoke-like mist appeared on camera before the spinner coughed, instantly fuelling speculation online.
The clip quickly drew criticism from social media users, especially in the wake of the recent vaping controversy involving Riyan Parag. Many users accused Chahal of vaping onboard a flight, an act that would violate airline regulations.
