Overview
- Clips from teammate Arshdeep Singh’s travel vlog, filmed during Wednesday’s flight from Ahmedabad to Hyderabad, appear to show Yuzvendra Chahal hiding a device as a brief puff is visible.
- Social media users say the original YouTube upload was later shortened with the segment removed, while others shared what they claim is a deleted version of the video.
- No one involved has commented, with Chahal, Arshdeep, Punjab Kings, and the IPL offering no statement as outlets note they cannot verify the footage or rule out editing or manipulation.
- Indian law bans e‑cigarettes and aviation rules prohibit smoking or vaping on planes, exposing offenders to fines, possible jail, and airline bans for unruly behavior if violations are proven.
- The BCCI recently fined Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag 25% of his match fee for a vaping incident, and officials said they are exploring stricter steps, raising the prospect of action if this case is substantiated.