IPL
Bellingham on Hundred stake: I owe Birmingham
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Real Madrid star Jude Bellingham has taken a minority stake in cricket franchise Birmingham Phoenix. He acquired a 1.2 per cent holding at a reported cost of over £800,000. Bellingham, a big cricket fan, was brought up in nearby Stourbridge and began his career at Birmingham City. He expressed gratitude towards the city for his upbringing and feels he owes it something.