Lalit Modi Says THIS After Kavya Maran-Owned Sunrisers Comes Under Heat For Picking Pakistani Player
Lalit Modi shared a tweet online after Kavya Maran's name came under controversy.
It seems that former IPL chairman Lalit Modi is not afraid to speak his mind amid the controversy surrounding the Kavya Maran-owned Sunrisers. The franchise has garnered major heat after acquiring a Pakistani player, Abrar Ahmed for approximately Rs. 2.34 crores, at The Hundred auction in London. Without taking anyone’s name, Modi, who fled India after facing tax evasion and more accusations, has shared his two cents on social media. Check out his post below.
Lalit Modi Shares Post Amid The Sunrisers’ Controversy
Lalit Modi took to his X and posed a question: Why invest 2.34 crore on a Pakistani player when the fans are already on edge? He then mentioned knowing a thing or two about managing optics and building empires. Modi asked to call him. He tagged The Hundred and Sunrisers Leeds. This tweet has turned many heads. He provided no further clarification on the post
Controversy over #players has hit @thehundred with the @sunrisersleeds pic.twitter.com/xBgnmwcgf4
— Lalit Kumar Modi (@LalitKModi) March 16, 2026
Many fans joined in the comments section; a user quipped that he tries to “cash” on any controversy. While another wrote, “Lalit Modi that’s an irony . Especially because you were the first to have Pakistani superstars play in ipl with all the attention . You never really had any restrictions during your time.”
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Here’s What To Know
In case you don’t know, Pakistani cricketers played in the first season of IPL, which took place in 2008. However, after the Mumbai terror attack, Pakistani players’ involvement was banned during the tournament. Most of the time, Indian franchises with teams in overseas leagues try not to pick Pakistani sportsmen. After the Sunrisers picked Abrar Ahmed, it caused a lot of backlash from desi fans.
Let us know what you think about Lalit Modi’s tweet and the Sunrisers’ latest action!
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First Published: March 18, 2026 6:19 PM
