Watch: Real Madrid star Jude Bellingham makes surprise appearance at The Hundred 2026 toss with Ravi Shastri

Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham made a surprise appearance at the toss before Saturday's men's match between Birmingham Phoenix and Welsh Fire in The Hundred 2026 at Edgbaston. The Birmingham Phoenix co-owner joined former India captain Ravi Shastri for the toss and received a warm welcome from the crowd.

Bellingham was also joined by the two captains, Birmingham Phoenix's Donovan Ferreira and Welsh Fire's Phil Salt, during the toss ceremony. Before the match, he interacted with fans and later watched the women's game, where Birmingham Phoenix edged Welsh Fire in a thrilling contest.

The England star attended the event with his father, Mark, and mother, Denise. His visit came a day after he was present at his boyhood club Birmingham City's pre-season friendly against Barcelona at St Andrew's.

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Real Madrid star joins Ravi Shastri at the coin toss — Here's what happened at Edgbaston

Jude Bellingham received a warm welcome from former India head coach Ravi Shastri as he joined him for the coin toss before the Birmingham Phoenix vs Welsh Fire match at Edgbaston. The Real Madrid star was introduced alongside Birmingham Phoenix captain Donovan Ferreira and Welsh Fire captain Phil Salt ahead of the start of play.

Bellingham, who grew up in Stourbridge, played junior cricket for Hagley Cricket Club during his teenage years and has long been a fan of the sport. During his appearance, he spent time with supporters, signed autographs, and posed for photographs around the stadium. Fans gathered in large numbers to catch a glimpse of the England midfielder.

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Shastri was delighted to meet Bellingham during the event and later shared pictures from the occasion on his social media accounts. The toss ceremony featuring the football star quickly gained attention online, with fans praising the crossover between football and cricket.

Bellingham, a Birmingham Phoenix investor, pulls off a surprise cameo ahead of The Hundred 2026 clash

Jude Bellingham made a surprise appearance ahead of Birmingham Phoenix's The Hundred 2026 clash at Edgbaston. The Real Madrid midfielder is also an investor in the franchise after purchasing a 1.2% stake worth around £1 million. Birmingham Phoenix is co-owned by Warwickshire County Cricket Club and Knighthead Capital.

Bellingham bought a 0.6% stake each from Warwickshire and Knighthead Capital. Following the deal, Knighthead's share in the franchise was reduced from 49% to 48.4%. Knighthead also owns Birmingham City Football Club, where Bellingham came through the youth academy before becoming a professional footballer.

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The England star is currently enjoying a short break after helping his country finish third at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. He scored seven goals and provided one assist in eight matches during the tournament. Bellingham is expected to rejoin his Real Madrid teammates soon for pre-season training ahead of the new La Liga season.

Fans react as football and cricket worlds collide at The Hundred toss

Jude Bellingham's appearance at the toss with Ravi Shastri quickly caught the attention of fans on social media. Many praised the moment as two of the world's biggest sports, football and cricket, came together at The Hundred 2026.

Fans also enjoyed seeing Bellingham share the stage with Birmingham Phoenix captain Donovan Ferreira and Welsh Fire skipper Phil Salt before the match. Videos and photos from the toss ceremony were widely shared across social media, with many calling it one of the highlights of the event. Here is how the players reacted:

Several supporters praised Bellingham for his love of cricket and his connection with Birmingham Phoenix. Others appreciated Ravi Shastri's warm welcome for the Real Madrid star, making the toss ceremony a memorable moment for fans of both football and cricket.