{"id":49768,"date":"2026-04-22T13:39:43","date_gmt":"2026-04-22T08:09:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/sports\/?p=49768"},"modified":"2026-04-22T15:27:33","modified_gmt":"2026-04-22T09:57:33","slug":"watch-ipl-2026-unverified-video-of-rabada-smoking-sparks-debate-over-player-conduct-and-past-issues","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/sports\/cricket\/ipl\/watch-ipl-2026-unverified-video-of-rabada-smoking-sparks-debate-over-player-conduct-and-past-issues\/","title":{"rendered":"(Watch) IPL 2026: Unverified video of Kagiso Rabada smoking sparks debate on social media"},"content":{"rendered":"

A video clip involving Kagiso Rabada has circulated widely, showing him appearing to smoke at a Gujarat Titans team hotel after a game against Mumbai Indians. In the clip, Rashid Khan and members of the support staff are seen approaching him and animatedly questioning him, seemingly asking, \u201cWhat is this?\u201d The footage has not been independently verified, and neither the player nor the franchise has issued a statement.<\/p>\n

Unverified video sparks attention, but key details remain unclear<\/strong><\/p>\n

The timing and location of the video are not confirmed. While it is being linked to a post-match setting, there is no official clarity. Similar unverified clips have surfaced around players before, often drawing strong reaction without firm context. The current focus, though, remains on Rabada, given his recent absence and past scrutiny.<\/p>\n

Here is he video \u2013\u00a0\u00a0https:\/\/x.com\/isnwrld\/status\/2046797528415584583<\/a><\/p>\n

Previous suspension resurfaces as questions return over off-field conduct<\/strong><\/p>\n

The clip has brought back discussion around Rabada\u2019s past. Last year, he served a provisional suspension after testing positive for a recreational drug, as confirmed by the South African Institute for Drug-Free Sports. Details of the substance were not made public. Rabada later apologised, but the timeline of that case and its overlap with his IPL commitments remained unclear.<\/p>\n

GT look to keep focus on results as Rabada remains central on field<\/strong><\/p>\n

On the field, Rabada continues to be important for Gujarat Titans. He has taken 10 wickets in six matches this season and sits among the leading wicket-takers. His role remains key as the team prepares to face Royal Challengers Bengaluru on April 24.<\/p>\n

Gujarat Titans have not commented on the video. Until there is clarity, the focus for them is likely to stay on performances rather than speculation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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