New Delhi, April 22 -- Jude Bellingham, Real Madrid and England superstar, has shared the personal reasons behind his surprise move to buy a minority stake in The Hundred's Birmingham Phoenix. The 22-year-old football sensation pointed to his deep love for his hometown and lifelong passion for cricket as the key factors driving the decision.

"It's pretty simple again. I love Birmingham, and I think that I am very grateful for what they have done to me, the whole city of Birmingham really well at least one half! And then I loved cricket as well playing when I was younger," Bellingham explained in a candid Sky Sports interview. He added that he watches cricket on TV whenever football isn't on and enjoys Test matches the most.

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