# Lalit Modi officially becomes British citizen in 2026 _IPL founder Lalit Modi said he acquired British citizenship on September 15, 2026, and announced it at the Oxford Union on November 14._ - Publisher: Apex Sports News (https://apexsportsnews.in) - Canonical URL: https://apexsportsnews.in/news/lalit-modi-officially-becomes-british-citizen-in-2026 - Author: Atul, Editor (https://apexsportsnews.in/author/atul) - Published: 2026-11-14T17:47:12.475Z - Section: Cricket > IPL - Topics: Indian Premier League, Lalit Modi, British citizenship, Oxford Union, United Kingdom ## Summary Lalit Modi, founder of the Indian Premier League, announced he officially became a British citizen on September 15, 2026. He shared the news at the Oxford Union on November 14, 2026, on King Charles III's birthday. ## Key takeaways - Lalit Modi announced British citizenship acquired on September 15, 2026 - Announcement made at Oxford Union on November 14, 2026 - Modi said the UK has been his home for many years - Ceremony attended by family and friends - Modi is the founder of the Indian Premier League ## Article IPL founder Lalit Modi officially became a British citizen on September 15, 2026, according to NDTV. He made the announcement on November 14, 2026, while addressing the Oxford Union. The ceremony took place in the presence of family and friends. ## What we know NDTV reported that Modi described British citizenship as a deeply personal and proud milestone. He said the United Kingdom had been his home for many years and expressed admiration for its people, institutions, traditions and values. Asianet News said he called becoming British a privilege and a responsibility that he embraces with pride, gratitude and a sense of belonging. > I AM PROUD TO BE A BRITISH CITIZEN > — Lalit Modi Lokmat Times reported that Modi shared the news on social media on November 14, 2026. He noted that the date was King Charles III's birthday, making the moment particularly special. He signed off with the words God Save the King. ## What happens next The sources do not state any future plans, matches or decisions involving Modi. No next event date or venue is given. ## Why it matters Modi founded the Indian Premier League, one of cricket's major franchise competitions. His acquisition of British citizenship after living in the United Kingdom for many years marks a change in his legal nationality. The sources do not give details of his role in cricket administration after this announcement. ## By the numbers 15 September 2026: date of citizenship ceremony 14 November 2026: date of public announcement at Oxford Union King Charles III's birthday: occasion on which the news was shared ## Background The Indian Premier League is a professional Twenty20 cricket league in India. Modi is identified in the sources as its founder. The sources do not provide earlier results, records or a comparison with the past for this announcement. ## What we know The News Mill reported that Modi thanked his family, friends and the Oxford Union for being part of the memorable occasion. Inshorts noted that Lalit moved to London in 2010 after allegations of financial irregularities, money laundering and bid-rigging. ### Sources - [ndtv.com](https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/with-god-save-the-king-lalit-modi-announces-he-is-a-british-citizen-12327802) - [newsable.asianetnews.com](https://newsable.asianetnews.com/sports/ipl-founder-lalit-modi-officially-becomes-a-british-citizen-in-2026-articleshow-t0w7unc) --- Source: Apex Sports News, https://apexsportsnews.in/news/lalit-modi-officially-becomes-british-citizen-in-2026. Please cite and link the original article when quoting.