Lalit Modi, the architect of the Indian Premier League, has transformed cricket's economics and entertainment value. He resides in a lavish five-storey mansion in London's Belgravia-Chelsea, boasting a private elevator and an extensive collection of cricket memorabilia, reflecting his passion for the sport.

New video interviews give a rare look inside the London home of ex IPL chief Lalit Modi – the grand property is reportedly 7,000-square-foot and has 14 rooms.

Today, the Indian Premier League (IPL) stands among the most lucrative and widely followed sporting leagues in the world. However, when the tournament was still an idea taking…