IPL founder Lalit Modi is now a British citizen

Former Indian Premier League (IPL) chairman Lalit Modi announced on Saturday that he is now a British citizen, revealing the milestone on November 14, 2026, during an address at the Oxford Union. "A proud moment. A new chapter. I AM PROUD TO BE A BRITISH CITIZEN," Modi wrote on X, sharing the news on King Charles III's birthday. He said the United Kingdom has been his home for many years and called becoming British a privilege he embraces with pride and gratitude. Modi, who founded the Indian Premier League in 2008, moved to London in 2010 amid allegations in India of financial irregularities, money laundering and bid-rigging — charges that have kept him away from India ever since. India does not permit dual citizenship.
Modi also highlighted that becoming a British citizen was not just a privilege but a responsibility that he embraced with pride, gratitude and a strong sense of belonging. He also thanked his family, friends and the Oxford Union for providing him with an opportunity to share the news on what he described as a memorable occasion. Modi said the announcement was particularly special as it coincided with the birthday of King Charles III. He ended his post with the words, "God Save the King!"