Ex IPL boss Lalit Modi announces British citizenship, says UK is now his home

PTC News Desk: Indian Premier League (IPL) founder Lalit Modi has announced that he officially became a British citizen on September 15, 2026. He described it as a proud and important moment in his life.

Modi made the announcement on Saturday while speaking at the Oxford Union, where he shared his journey towards obtaining British citizenship and his long association with the United Kingdom.

In a post on X, Modi said he celebrated the occasion at a special ceremony on September 15 in the presence of his family and friends. He said the UK had been his home for many years and that he had developed a deep respect for its people, institutions, traditions and values.

"Becoming British is a privilege and a responsibility that I embrace with pride, gratitude and a genuine sense of belonging," he wrote.

Reflecting on his experiences across different countries and cultures, Modi said he hoped to make a positive contribution to the country he now proudly calls home.

He also thanked his family, friends and the Oxford Union for giving him the opportunity to share the news on such a memorable occasion. Modi added that 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!"

The announcement comes 16 years after Modi left India in 2010 amid investigations into alleged financial irregularities linked to the IPL. He has been living in the UK since then.