{"id":4450,"date":"2026-04-22T11:22:56","date_gmt":"2026-04-22T11:22:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/1win.za.com\/ipl\/rabada-smoking-video-sparks-fury-online-gt-camp-under-spotlight"},"modified":"2026-04-22T11:22:56","modified_gmt":"2026-04-22T11:22:56","slug":"rabada-smoking-video-sparks-fury-online-gt-camp-under-spotlight","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/1win.za.com\/ipl\/rabada-smoking-video-sparks-fury-online-gt-camp-under-spotlight","title":{"rendered":"Rabada Smoking Video Sparks Fury Online, GT Camp Under Spotlight"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Gujarat Titans pacer Kagiso Rabada is at the centre of a fresh wave of online debate after a video, allegedly showing him smoking, went viral across social media platforms. The South African speedster, who has been in solid form for GT in IPL 2026, was reportedly filmed at a location that has not been disclosed. While the clip has triggered discussion about conduct and professional standards in sport, its authenticity has not been independently verified.<\/p>\n<h2>Viral footage sparks questions around Rabada\u2019s conduct<\/h2>\n<p>The viral video is being shared with the claim that Rabada was seen smoking. However, no official confirmation has been provided about where the footage was recorded or whether the person shown is indeed the Gujarat Titans bowler.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The video is said to show Rabada in a smoking moment, but its authenticity cannot be confirmed.<\/li>\n<li>Debate has flared online about the ethics and professionalism of athletes following the clip\u2019s circulation.<\/li>\n<li>The footage also appears to include other GT players as well as members of the support staff, though their exact identities are not independently established.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Reports place Rabada at the GT team hotel<\/h2>\n<p>Separate claims accompanying the viral clip have suggested Rabada was spotted smoking at the Gujarat Titans team hotel. In the same report, Rashid Khan and other GT players and staff were described as being present around Rabada, with the scene appearing to show Rashid trying to stop him.<\/p>\n<h2>Rabada\u2019s past suspension adds context<\/h2>\n<p>The controversy comes with additional context from Rabada\u2019s disciplinary history. The pacer served a one-month ban from cricket in 2025 after the South African Institute for Drug-Free Sport imposed the sanction following a positive test for recreational drugs. As a result of that suspension, he had to leave the IPL 2025 midway through the season and only returned to the Gujarat Titans setup after completing the ban.<\/p>\n<h2>IPL 2026 form and GT\u2019s next assignments after MI loss<\/h2>\n<p>On the field, Rabada has continued to be a key wicket-taker for Gujarat Titans in IPL 2026. In six matches, he has taken 10 wickets with an average of 22.20, while conceding runs at an economy rate of 9.73.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, Gujarat Titans were dealt a major setback on Monday, suffering a 99-run defeat against Mumbai Indians at the Narendra Modi Stadium. Looking to recover from that loss, GT are scheduled to take on defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on Friday, with the team seeking to improve their net run rate as well.<\/p>\n<h3>Shahrukh Khan on bouncing back after a heavy defeat<\/h3>\n<p>GT all-rounder Shahrukh Khan addressed the aftermath of the defeat, stressing that one poor performance should not define the team\u2019s campaign. In his comments, he said that every side goes through a bad game during a long tournament, and that the squad has moved on from the negative result by focusing on the positives and preparing for what comes next.<\/p>\n<p>He also clarified his batting responsibilities, noting that his role typically sits in the lower middle order. 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