Lalit Modi announced his British citizenship at the Oxford Union, describing the UK as his home and calling the development a moment of pride and personal fulfilment.
By PC Bureau
November 15: Former IPL chairman Lalit Modi has formally acquired British citizenship, more than 16 years after leaving India amid investigations into alleged financial irregularities surrounding the Indian Premier League. Modi announced that he became a British citizen on September 15, 2026, calling it a moment of personal pride and a significant milestone in his life.
He made the announcement on Saturday while addressing the prestigious Oxford Union, where he spoke about his journey towards British citizenship and his long association with the United Kingdom.
In a post on X, Modi said he marked the occasion at a special citizenship ceremony attended by family members and friends. He described Britain as his home for several years, expressing admiration for its people, institutions, traditions and values.
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🇬🇧 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. 🇬🇧
On 15 September 2026, surrounded by family and friends, I celebrated my British citizenship at a ceremony that will always hold a special place in my heart.
The United Kingdom has been my home for many years. It is a country I have come to admire and appreciate deeply — 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.
My life’s journey has been shaped by different cultures and experiences, and I look forward to continuing to contribute positively to the country I proudly call home.
Thank you to my family, friends and everyone who has been part of this journey, and to the Oxford Union for providing such a memorable occasion to share this news.
A new chapter, with much to look forward to.
And on His Majesty King Charles III’s birthday, a particularly special day to share this moment.
God Save the King! 🇬🇧👑
Lalit Modi
Founder IPL#BritishCitizen #OxfordUnion #UnitedKingdom #GodSaveTheKing
— Lalit Kumar Modi (@LalitKModi) November 14, 2026
“Becoming British is a privilege and a responsibility that I embrace with pride, gratitude and a genuine sense of belonging,” he wrote.
Modi said his experiences across different countries and cultures had shaped his outlook and that he hoped to make a positive contribution to the country he now calls home.
He also thanked his family, friends and the Oxford Union for giving him the opportunity to share the news at what he described as a memorable occasion.
Adding a symbolic touch to the announcement, Modi pointed out that it coincided with the birthday of King Charles III. He signed off his message with the words: “God Save the King!”
Modi moved to the United Kingdom in 2010 after leaving India amid investigations into alleged financial irregularities linked to the IPL, the lucrative T20 tournament he helped establish in 2008. He has remained based in Britain since then.
