Former IPL chairman Lalit Modi has received significant legal relief after the Appellate Tribunal under the Smugglers and Foreign Exchange Manipulators (Forfeiture of Property) Act (SAFEMA) set aside the Enforcement Directorate’s (ED) penalty against him in the 2009 IPL South Africa case. The verdict, delivered on July 16 by a division bench comprising Chairman Justice […]

Former Indian Premier League (IPL) chairman Lalit Modi has secured a significant legal victory after the Appellate Tribunal under the Smugglers and Foreign Exchange Manipulators (Forfeiture of Property) Act (SAFEMA) overturned penalties imposed on him in the long-running Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) case linked to the IPL’s relocation to South Africa in 2009. The […]

More than a decade after stepping away from Indian cricket administration, former IPL chairman Lalit Modi has made a series of explosive claims about the circumstances that led to his exit from the sport. In an interview with ANI, Modi alleged that threats from underworld elements, including fugitive gangster Dawood Ibrahim and his network, played […]

Former Indian Premier League chairman Lalit Modi has once again caught the attention of cricket fans, but this time for a touching act that turned a young Virat Kohli admirer’s disappointment into a memorable surprise. A few weeks ago, a video went viral on social media showing a young boy repeatedly trying to get Kohli’s […]

Former IPL chairman Lalit Modi has showered massive praise on Rajasthan Royals sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi after the teenager’s breathtaking performance in the IPL 2026 Eliminator against SunRisers Hyderabad. The 15-year-old batter smashed a stunning 97 off just 29 balls in New Chandigarh on May 27, once again proving why he has become the biggest breakout […]

Former IPL chairman Lalit Modi has sparked fresh controversy by claiming that “some” franchises have previously resorted to unusual methods, including alleged black magic, to gain an edge in matches. The debate gained traction after a viral video from the game at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium showed a fan performing a ‘lemon trick’ moments before […]

Former Indian Premier League chairman Lalit Modi has tipped young Rajasthan Royals batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to become the future face of Indian cricket, calling him a rare talent who has already shown the confidence and fearlessness of a seasoned professional. Modi, whose vision helped shape the IPL into one of the biggest T20 leagues in the […]

Two years can change everything in the IPL, and Kolkata Knight Riders are living proof. In May 2024, KKR were celebrating their third title at Chepauk, riding high on momentum, confidence and a clear sense of direction. Fast forward to IPL 2026, and the same franchise is suddenly staring at the bottom of the points […]

Lalit Modi has reignited the debate around the structure of the Indian Premier League, claiming that the current format is costing both the Board of Control for Cricket in India and franchises significant revenue. With the tournament currently capped at 74 matches despite having 10 teams, Modi believes the league is falling short of its […]

The political stand-off between the Indian and Pakistani governments has once again spilt into cricket, casting a shadow over the build-up to the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, which begins later this week. The controversy intensified after the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced that Pakistan would boycott their high-profile group-stage clash against India scheduled […]