Punjab Kings' spinner Yuzvendra Chahal has landed in the spotlight for a controversial reason after footage allegedly showed him vaping on a flight. The incident came to light when eagle-eyed social media users spotted suspicious clips in a vlog posted by teammate Arshdeep Singh.

The allegations

The footage was reportedly captured while the Punjab Kings squad was traveling from Ahmedabad to Hyderabad. According to online claims:

  • The evidence: Screenshots and video snippets appear to show Chahal using a vape device during the flight.

  • The cover-up: Users alleged that the original vlog was quickly pulled down and re-uploaded as a shorter version, with the segments featuring the spinner edited out.

  • The fallout: While the clips have gone viral, neither Yuzvendra Chahal nor the Punjab Kings franchise has issued an official statement. The authenticity of the footage remains unverified.

A pattern in IPL 2026

This incident marks the second major vaping scandal of the IPL 2026 season. Earlier in the tournament, Rajasthan Royals' Riyan Parag was caught vaping in the dressing room during a clash—ironically against Punjab Kings. Parag faced disciplinary action for the breach, resulting in a 25% fine of his match fees.

As the debate intensifies online, fans are waiting to see if the IPL governing body or the franchise will take similar disciplinary measures against the veteran leg-spinner.

(With inputs from Agencies)