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Lalit Modi 'looking forward to coming back to India' after getting legal relief

September 10, 2026 · ESPN Cricinfo

Lalit Modi has expressed his eagerness to return home to India following a major legal victory. An appellate body overturned the financial sanctions that had previously been leveled against the inaugural Indian Premier League chief as well as other past executives of the Board of Control for Cricket in India. The dismissed penalties were tied to allegations concerning foreign currency transactions during the 2009 edition of the tournament.