India, April 22 -- Jude Bellingham is set to become a minority investor in Birmingham Phoenix. The Cricketer has reported that the England and Real Madrid midfielder has bought a 1% stake in the Hundred franchise.

The move would bring one of English football's biggest names into cricket ownership and add another high-profile name to The Hundred's growing investor base. Birmingham Phoenix was valued at around £82 million during the competition's recent investment round, meaning a 1% stake would be worth roughly £820,000. Some reports have placed the likely value of the deal closer to £1 million, depending on the exact share split involved.

This is a small stake in percentage terms, but not a token entry. Phoenix is one of ...