Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 10:03pm on 14 Nov 2026,Saturday Sports
Former Indian Premier League (IPL) chairman Lalit Modi has announced that he has acquired British citizenship, describing it as a proud and personal milestone. Speaking at the Oxford Union on November 14, Modi revealed that he officially became a British citizen on September 15, 2026. He celebrated the occasion with family and friends at a special citizenship ceremony. Modi said the United Kingdom had been his home for many years and praised its people, institutions, traditions and values. He described British citizenship as both a privilege and a responsibility. He ended his announcement with the words, "God Save the King!" (PC: India Today)
