India, Aug. 2 -- Saturday turned out to be a bitter-sweet day for Hundred side Birmingham Phoenix. Although they lost their match against Welsh Fire, the presence of their co-owner and England soccer star Jude Bellingham was special. The 23-year-old scored seven goals and provided one assist as the Three Lions reached the semifinals in the recently concluded FIFA World Cup.

Anyway, on Saturday, he was at the coin toss between Birmingham Phoenix and Welsh Fire, and his introduction was made by none other than former India all-rounder and renowned cricket commentator Ravi Shastri.

"And he's a hometown boy. He's a... Birmingham superstar, Galactico. Fresh from a magnificent World Cup. Co-owner of the Birmingham Phoenix. And it's none other...