Jude Bellingham has acquired a 1.2% stake in Hundred franchise Birmingham Phoenix.

The Edgbaston-based side was among the eight teams put up for sale last year. Knighthead Capital Management, which owns Birmingham City, purchased a 49% stake for £40 million, while Warwickshire County Cricket Club retained 51%.

Bellingham has taken 0.6% from each party, leaving Warwickshire with majority control at 50.4%. The deal, valued at close to £1 million, is expected to be confirmed on Wednesday.

The 22-year-old, who plays for Real Madrid and England national football team, is a keen cricket follower and played junior cricket for Hagley Cricket Club.

In an interview last year, Bellingham said he would most like to swap careers with Ben Stokes.

Seven-time NFL champion Tom Brady is also part of the Knighthead group.

Published on Apr 22, 2026