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Lalit Modi says his home will remain London but he will now visit India after winning tribunal

Lalit Modi announced his return to India after SAFEMA tribunal cleared penalties. He will apply for an OCI card as he surrendered his Indian passport. Modi claimed he fled India due to threats from Dawood Ibrahim. He stated he has won all his legal cases in India. Modi will continue…

The Times of India

Inside Lalit Modi’s lavish London house: A look at the IPL founder’s 5-storey mansion

Lalit Modi, the architect of the Indian Premier League, has transformed cricket's economics and entertainment value. He resides in a lavish five-storey mansion in London's Belgravia-Chelsea, boasting a private elevator and an extensive collection of cricket memorabilia, reflecting his passion for the sport.

The Economic Times

Viral Virat Kohli Fan's Heartbreak Gets a Happy Ending Thanks to Lalit Modi

In a world where viral moments often fade as quickly as they appear, one young cricket fan's emotional story has found a heartwarming conclusion.

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'Ranveer Singh wants to play me': Lalit Modi drops a big update on his biopic and a London meet with Dhurandhar star

A biopic on former IPL chairman Lalit Modi is in the scripting phase, with the team collecting information and conducting interviews. Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh had previously expressed interest in playing Modi, even meeting him in London to discuss the role.

The Economic Times

'Biggest reason I left cricket', Lalit Modi claims Dawood Ibrahim's $4-billion 'Satta Bazaar' targeted him over IPL control

Lalit Modi reveals Dawood Ibrahim's syndicate threatened him. He refused to cooperate with their betting empire. This led to threats and attacks. Modi's decision to retire from cricket administration was driven by these life-threatening pressures. He stated that his personal guarantee to step away from the sport saved his life.

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Shah Rukh Khan nearly said no to IPL: Lalit Modi reveals the Jaipur story behind KKR’s birth

Lalit Modi shares how Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan was initially hesitant to buy the Kolkata Knight Riders. Khan, a football fan, doubted his cricket knowledge and the significant investment. A sponsorship deal with a mobile company offering a $5 million advance for front-shirt sponsorship eased his financial concerns.

The Economic Times

'She has more diamonds than anybody I know': Lalit Modi defends Sushmita Sen against 'gold digger' claims, calls himself a 'kept boyfriend'. Watch

Lalit Modi has refuted claims that Sushmita Sen was with him for financial gain, stating the actress is financially independent and often paid for their expenses. He said Sen has more diamonds than anybody he knows on Earth. He joked that he was the 'kept boyfriend,' as Sen frequently covered…

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Why don’t broadcasters want England’s tour of South Africa? This is what it says about Test cricket’s future

England’s three Tests and three ODIs in South Africa this winter are currently going ahead without a UK broadcaster, in the latest sign that bilateral series are increasingly an endangered species

The Independent UK

“Black Magic” Buzz Grips IPL 2026 After Viral SRH vs CSK Moment

A bizarre incident during the Indian Premier League 2026 clash between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Chennai Super Kings has sparked widespread debate online, with fans speculating about “black magic” influencing the game.

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IPL 2025’s star attraction: The battles within battles

KOLKATA: Another season in the sultry Indian summer. Another round of a cocktail of cricket and entertainment, with its unique spicy garnish. Another edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL), which has redefined the game in less than two decades of its existence. Even as its original founder Lalit Modi…

The Times of India

Vanuatu PM Napat cancels Lalit Modi’s passport; But why...?

Lalit Modi has been described as an economic offender by Indian investigating agencies. A must read on Dynamite News:

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Sushmita Sen's ex-beau Lalit Modi to surrender Indian passport after acquiring Vanuatu citizenship?

Former Indian Premier League (IPL) chairman Lalit Modi is in the news again, this time, it is not for his short-lived romance with actress and beauty queen, Sushmita Sen.

The Times of India

Sushmita Sen reveals she wants to get married after breakup with Rohman Shawl: 'Milna chahiye na koi shaadi karne layek'

Sushmita Sen recently shared her views on marriage during an interaction with fans and followers through an Instagram Live session. The actress mentioned attending a wedding in Jaipur, prompting a follower to inquire about her own wedding plans.

The Times of India

Former IPL chair claims Hundred franchise sale is ‘big fat Ponzi scheme’

Lalit Modi derides the Hundred as a ‘struggling non-starter league’ with figures that are ‘definitely not achievable’

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'$20000 per seat': India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup match sparks controversy over ticket prices; Lalit Modi slams ICC

NEW DELHI: The highly anticipated T20 World Cup 2024 will feature the electrifying rivalry between India and Pakistan, set to take place on June 9 in New York.

Dynamite News

AAP accuses BJP's Bansuri Swaraj of aiding Lalit Modi in fleeing abroad

Launching a scathing attack on Bansuri Swaraj, who has been named by the Bharatiya Janata Party as its candidate from the New Delhi constituency, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Wednesday . Read further on Dynamite News:

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Rahul Gandhi offers prayers at Ujjain Mahakaleshwar temple; meets protesting BJP workers during yatra

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi offered prayers at Ujjain’s Mahakaleshwar Temple as his Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra reached Madhya Pradesh’s pilgrim city

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'Lalit Modi called me and...': Former India cricketer reveals IPL career threat over choice of franchise

NEW DELHI: Former Indian fast bowler Praveen Kumar has revealed the intense pressure he faced during the inaugural season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) over his choice of franchise, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB).

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BJP targets Congress over IT raids against Dhiraj Prasad Sahu

Both the ruling BJP and the Opposition Congress engaged in a political slugfest on Saturday over the Income Tax department’s raids at Congress Rajya Sabha MP Dhiraj Prasad Sahu

The Times of India

I see no relevance to 50-over cricket: Former IPL commissioner Lalit Modi

NEW DELHI: The former Indian Premier League commissioner Lalit Modi believes that the future of cricket is in the T20 format and the 50-over ODI format does not have relevance anymore and also feels that the format of Test cricket also needs to be tweaked a bit.

The Hindu

PM Modi only believes in ‘one man, one government, one business group’: Congress

The Congress attacked the government over the Adani issue, saying the G20 theme is ‘One Earth, One Family, One Future’ but Prime Minister Narendra Modi seems to actually believe in “One man, one government, one business group”.

The Hindu

Congress demands white paper on Chinese man who swindled crores from Gujaratis using a fake betting app

The Congress targeted the Centre over an alleged scam involving a Chinese national claiming that he “duped” 1,200 people in Gujarat of ₹1,400 crore using a betting app

The Hindu

TNCC leaders protest against Gujarat High Court’s verdict in Rahul Gandhi’s defamation case

Following Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s unsuccessful attempt to stay his conviction and two-year sentence in a defamation case at Gujarat High Court, Tamil Nadu Congress Committee president K.S. Alagiri along with other Congress cadres protested in front of Egmore railway station on Friday.

The Times of India

Gujarat HC order on Rahul Gandhi’s conviction: Congress calls it political conspiracy

NEW DELHI: Backing Rahul Gandhi after the Gujarat high court on Friday rejected his petition seeking a stay on his conviction in a criminal defamation case over his Modi surname remark, senior Congress leaders have, in immediate response, called his suspension from Parliament a “political conspiracy”.

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Ashes rivalry is as alive as ever. But when it comes to the economics of cricket, India is in the box seat

The first test of the 2023 Ashes is well underway at Edgbaston in Birmingham, featuring England’s aggressive “Bazball” style of play (named after New Zealand-born coach Brendan “Baz” McCullum) and a surprise early declaration by the hosts at the end of the first day. This invited an Australian fightback inspired…

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