Image source: Getty Images21 Apr 2026, 18 05 BST111 CommentsUpdated in 12 minutesEngland and Real Madrid player Jude Bellingham bought a 1.2% share of cricket team Birmingham Phoenix. The Edgbaston based side was one of eight Hundred franchises that were put up for sale. American investment group Knighthead Capital Management who own Bellingham’s former club Birmingham City bought a 49.9% stake for PS40m. Warwickshire retains their 51% stake. Bellingham has taken 0.6% from each side, meaning Warwickshire will still have 50.4% control. The deal, worth around PS1m, is expected to be confirmed on Wednesday. Bellingham, 22, played junior cricket in Worcestershire for Hagley Cricket Club. Asked last year who he would like to swap places with in a sportsperson, he replied England Test Captain Ben Stokes. Legendary NFL quarterback Brady also belongs to the Knighthead group.
