Kagiso Rabada Caught Smoking Cigarette: A video is going viral during IPL 2026, in which it is claimed that Gujarat Titans bowler Kagiso Rabada is seen smoking a cigarette.
Video of Gujarat Titans player goes viral
Gujarat Titans fast bowler Kagiso Rabada has found himself in the news for all the wrong reasons. This time, it's not his high-speed bowling or his dismissal, but because he was seen smoking a cigarette. A video is going viral on social media, claiming to show Rabada smoking, although no one's face is clearly visible in the video.
Smoking isn't against the rules of cricket, but Rabada has been heavily criticized for it. It's sparked a debate, with some accusing him of undermining professionalism, especially since he's considered a role model as a top international fast bowler.
While the video doesn't clearly indicate whether the person smoking the cigarette is Kagiso Rabada, he has been targeted by anti-doping agencies before. Last year, the South African Anti-Doping Agency banned Rabada for a month. As a result, he left the IPL 2025 season midway and returned home. He returned to the IPL after missing a few matches.
Speaking of IPL 2026, Kagiso Rabada has performed exceptionally well so far. He has taken 10 wickets in six matches in the tournament, making him the second-highest wicket-taker for the Gujarat Titans. His team, the Gujarat Titans, currently sits sixth in the points table with three wins and three losses from six matches. Gujarat remains in contention for a playoff spot and will desperately need to improve its net run-rate in the upcoming matches.
