Quick Info
| Profession | Businessman and former cricket administrator |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 29/11/1963 |
| Age | 62 years |
| Birthplace | New Delhi, India |
| Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius |
Latest News about Lalit Modi
10/11/2026
Lalit Modi proposed moving the IPL out of its April–May summer window, suggesting either a January start or a structured October–April schedule. Former and current cricket figures, including Juhi Chawla, discussed the idea, which raises technical questions about the international calendar.
22/07/2026
An appellate tribunal set aside most of the Enforcement Directorate's findings and penalties against Lalit Modi and other appellants in the 2009 IPL South Africa FEMA case, with the ruling delivered in mid-July 2026. Modi described the verdict as the end of a legal battle lasting about 16 years. He said he plans to return to India by the end of 2026 or early 2027.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Indian businessman and former cricket administrator who founded the Indian Premier League (IPL) in 2008 and served as its first chairman and commissioner until 2010. |
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| Later Career | Suspended from the BCCI after the 2010 IPL season over misconduct and financial irregularities allegations, which he has faced in later years. He has lived abroad since leaving India in 2010 and remains a frequent commentator on IPL matters, including league scheduling and franchise ownership. |
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Personal Life
| Marital Status | Married to Minal Modi in 1991; she is reported to have died in 2018 |
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| Residence | Settled in London after leaving India |
| Children | Has a daughter, whose child is expected to be born around October 2026, according to his own statement in July 2026 |
Relationships & More
| Reported Partner | Sushmita Sen (as reported by Business Standard) |
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Family
| Father | Krishan Kumar Modi |
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| Grandfather | Gujarmal Modi |
| Sister | Charu Modi |
| Brother | Samir Modi |
| Step-daughter | Karima Sagrani |
Career
| Business |
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| Sports and Media |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Credited with developing the IPL concept, based on Twenty20 cricket | |
| 2. His grandfather Gujarmal Modi founded businesses that later formed part of the Modi Group | |
| 3. Reported to have acquired Vanuatuan citizenship in March 2025 | |
| 4. Publicly commented in 2026 that he wants a biopic on his life and has said Ranveer Singh met him to discuss it |
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