Jude Bellingham buys stake in cricket team as Real Madrid star joins The Hundred

Jude Bellingham buys stake in cricket team as Real Madrid star joins The HundredReal Madrid and England star Jude Bellingham has invested in The Hundred side Birmingham Phoenix and is set to be unveiled on Wednesday as an ownerCommentsSportScott Trotter Sports Writer20:14, 21 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesJude Bellingham has made a move into cricket(Image: Alex Grimm, Getty Images)Former Birmingham City star Jude Bellingham has acquired a 1% stake in the Birmingham Phoenix cricket team. The Real Madrid and England sensation is set to be confirmed as a co-owner of the Hundred franchise on Wednesday.‌The 22-year-old is reported to have secured a share worth at least £800,000 in the team that plays its home fixtures at Edgbaston. Bellingham is a well-known cricket enthusiast, having played at junior level for Hagley Cricket Club in Worcestershire.‌Birmingham Phoenix share a common owner with Birmingham City in the form of American investment group Knighthead Capital Management. American NFL legend Tom Brady also has ties with the group.‌The investment firm jointly owns Phoenix alongside Warwickshire. Knighthead acquired their stake in the Hundred outfit when the eight franchises were put up for sale last year, securing a 49% share for £48million, with Warwickshire holding on to a 51% stake.According to the Times, Bellingham has purchased 0.5% from both Warwickshire and Knighthead respectively. The franchise is understood to be valued at around £82m.OPINIONJohn CrossEngland Player Ratings: 'Cheat code Nico O'Reilly has become Man City's N'Golo Kante'World Cup 2026