New Delhi, Nov. 15 -- Lalit Modi, the founder and former Commissioner of the Indian Premier League (IPL) has announced that he has acquired British citizenship. Lalit Modi, who left India in May 2010 after the conclusion of the third season of the IPL amid financial irregularities and money laundering, made the announcement on Saturday.

"A PROUD MOMENT. A NEW CHAPTER. Today, 14 November 2026, I had the honour of addressing the Oxford Union, where I publicly shared a very special and personal milestone. I AM PROUD TO BE A BRITISH CITIZEN," Lalit Modi said.

The 62-year-old, who had been living in London since his departure from India, said the UK had been his home for many years.

"The United Kingdom has been my home for many years. It is...