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
The apology followed a controversy involving Modi and fugitive businessman Vijay Mallya. The two were seen together last week in a video shared on social media that quickly sparked criticism.
He introduced franchise-based cricket leagues, commercialization of the sport, and global sponsorship models, which have shaped modern cricket management.