Kagiso Rabada, the Gujarat Titans fast bowler who bowled an outstanding spell in the last match against the Mumbai Indians, has been seen smoking cigarettes. The video, which appears to be from a practice
session or just before the match, is now going viral on the internet.
Viral Video: Kagiso Rabada Seen Smoking, Rashid Khan Reacts
Kagiso Rabada caught smoking in the Gujarat Titans jersey. Someone shot the video and posted it on social media, and it went massively viral on the internet. In the video, Rabada’s teammate Rashid Khan came to him and asked, “What is this?" It seemed like he was not happy with Rabada smoking cigarettes at that place.
🚨 KAGISO RABADA IS SMOKING !🤯 - Kagiso Rabada was smoking and got caught on camera while doing so. At that moment, Rashid Khan and the rest of the staff came and asked him, “What is this?” 👀 pic.twitter.com/kF65xT8Mxl
— lndian Sports Netwrk (@IS_Netwrk29) April 22, 2026
However, he was not smoking a cigarette on the ground or in front of any camera during the IPL 2026. He was smoking somewhere at a different place and not in front of fans. Someone shot the video from above, seeming like it was in the team hotel.
Rabada bowled an outstanding spell against the Mumbai Indians in the last match, taking 3 wickets in 4 overs by giving just 33 runs. However, the Mumbai Indians won the match by 99 runs thanks to an amazing hundred by Tilak Varma, and completed the job by the bowlers.
Notably, smoking is very harmful for athletes. It affects the lungs and makes it harder to breathe properly during training and matches. Athletes need strong stamina and quick recovery, but smoking reduces oxygen flow in the body and lowers fitness levels. It can also slow down muscle recovery and increase the risk of injuries. Even one bad habit like this can impact performance and consistency, which are very important in sports.
Smoking is also dangerous for normal people. It can cause serious health problems like lung disease, heart issues, and breathing problems over time. It reduces overall energy and affects daily life. Many people think it is okay in small amounts, but it slowly damages the body. Staying away from smoking and choosing a healthy lifestyle can help people live longer and feel better every day.
