Former Indian Premier League (IPL) founder Lalit Modi has officially announced that he became a British citizen on September 15, 2026.
Making the public revelation during an address at the prestigious Oxford Union, Modi described the milestone as a deeply personal and proud moment, noting that the United Kingdom has served as his home for many years.
Modi, who left India in 2010 amid ongoing investigations into financial irregularities related to the early years of the IPL, has resided in the UK ever since. Addressing an audience of family, friends, and students, he expressed profound gratitude for the country’s institutions, traditions, and values. He shared his excitement for the future on social media, concluding his statement with a tribute coinciding with the birthday of King Charles III: “God Save the King!”
