It is nothing new for people from various professions to invest money in franchise cricket leagues around the world. The list is long, from businessmen to actors. But it is generally rare for an international-level professional footballer to invest in cricket. This time, that is exactly what has happened. England national team star and Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham has bought shares in a team.
According to reports, Bellingham has purchased a 1.2 percent stake in The Hundred team Birmingham Phoenix. The amount spent has not been disclosed. Bellingham has a long-standing connection with both cricket and the city of Birmingham. He also played cricket before starting his football career.
This time, IPL franchises have also invested in The Hundred. Among those teams are Mumbai Indians, Delhi Capitals, Sunrisers Hyderabad, and the joint venture of Lucknow Super Giants. This time, footballer Jude Bellingham’s name has been added to that list.
