India, Nov. 15 -- Indian Premier League (IPL) founder Lalit Modi has announced that he has acquired British citizenship, describing it as a "special and personal milestone" in his life.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) banned Modi for life in 2013 on charges of misconduct, indiscipline and financial irregularities.

Modi said he officially became a British citizen on September 15, 2026.

On November 14, Modi addressed the Oxford Union, where he spoke about his journey towards acquiring British citizenship and his longstanding association with the United Kingdom.

In a post on Instagram, Modi said: "Today, 14 November 2026, I had the honour of addressing the Oxford Union, where I publicly shared a very special and personal...