Lalit Kumar Modi (born November 29, 1963) is an Indian businessman and cricket administrator, best known as the founder and first Chairman and Commissioner of the Indian Premier League (IPL). He
International photographer Jim Rydell shared details of the event on social media, thanking Lalit Modi for hosting what he described as a pre-70th birthday party in Mallya's honour.
He introduced franchise-based cricket leagues, commercialization of the sport, and global sponsorship models, which have shaped modern cricket management.