Punjab Kings spinner Yuzvendra Chahal might have efficiently performed the web after a viral clip from a staff journey vlog appeared to indicate him vaping inside a flight whereas travelling with the squad to Hyderabad for PBKS’ IPL 2026 conflict in opposition to Sunrisers Hyderabad.The footage surfaced from one among pacer Arshdeep Singh’s behind-the-scenes journey vlogs on YouTube. Within the now-viral section, Chahal, seated by the window alongside teammate Shashank Singh, seems to cover one thing in his hand, mimic a vaping gesture, with a small puff of smoke showing earlier than he coughs – immediately triggering outrage on-line amid the current Riyan Parag vaping controversy.
Nevertheless, whereas social media initially took the bait and slammed Chahal for allegedly vaping onboard, a number of eagle-eyed customers identified that the spinner gave the impression to be holding some form of spray or mist machine in his hand relatively than an precise vape.Curiously, the unique add reportedly contained the total sequence, however the model presently reside on Arshdeep’s YouTube channel not consists of the second in query. A clipped recording of the incident, nevertheless, continues to flow into broadly throughout social media platforms.The episode has now sparked debate on-line, with many questioning whether or not Chahal was genuinely vaping or just pulling off a prank-style dig on the ongoing discourse surrounding cricketers and vaping.Earlier too, Chahal had gone viral in an unrelated clip that allegedly confirmed him smoking whereas driving a luxurious automobile. Nevertheless, The Occasions of India couldn’t independently confirm the authenticity of that footage.The most recent buzz additionally contrasts sharply with Chahal’s current feedback about adopting a stricter life-style. Talking on former teammate AB de Villiers’ YouTube channel forward of IPL 2026, the 35-year-old had revealed that he give up alcohol greater than six months in the past in a bid to enhance health and handle accidents higher.





