Jude Bellingham invests in cricket, buys stake in The Hundred’s Birmingham Phoenix

England and Real Madrid star Jude Bellingham is set to acquire a stake in The Hundred’s Birmingham Phoenix franchise. The 22-year-old midfielder’s investment, reportedly around 1.2% worth approximately £1 million, signifies a unique crossover between football and cricket. Bellingham, a childhood cricket enthusiast from the Midlands, is expected to formally announce the move this week.