Watch: Pakistan's Usman Tariq bowls in the Nets — and Jude Bellingham can't resist commenting

England footballer Jude Bellingham attended The Hundred 2026 clash between the Birmingham Phoenix and the Welsh Fire at Edgbaston in Birmingham. The co-owner of the franchise enjoyed the action from the stands and also spent time interacting with the Pakistan players, Usman Tariq and Fatima Sana, during his visit. 

After gaining success at the FIFA World Cup 2026 for the England side, Bellingham returned home during the off-season. He previously revealed that cricket has been his favourite sport to watch outside football.

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The broadcaster shared a video of Bellingham as mystery spinner Usman Tariq, bowled to the England midfielder before the pair shared a warm hug. Bellingham enjoyed swinging the bat during the light-hearted cross-sport interaction. He also met the women’s captain of the Pakistan side, Fatima Sana, during the double-header at Edgbaston.

Watch Bellingham and Tariq's interaction here- 

The interactions gained popularity on social media, with the fans enjoying the meeting between the football star and the Pakistan players. Bellingham bought a 1.2% stake in Phoenix’s side earlier this year as he jointly owns the Warwickshire County club and Knighthead Capital, the investment group that also owns Birmingham Football Club.

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Before the Men’s Hundred 2026 clash, the footballer walked onto the field and handed the match coin to Phoenix captain Donovan Ferreira for the toss.

Usman Tariq's rollercoaster Hundred 2026 so far

Pakistan's Tariq has picked up a total of 107 wickets in 73 innings during the T20 format of the game at an average of 18.18 and a strike rate of 15.80 and a fine economy rate of under seven at the best bowling figures of 4/16 in an innings. 

Playing for the Phoenix, Tariq has collected two wickets in The Hundred 2026 campaign out of four innings at an average of 52.50 and a strike rate of 37.50 and an economy rate of 8.40, thanks to the best figures of 2/36. However, he could pick up a single wicket in three games of the season.

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In T20Is, he has collected 18 wickets in eight innings for Pakistan at an average of 11.16 and a strike rate of 10 and an economy rate of 6.66.

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The Pakistan and Phoenix fans enjoyed the interaction between Tariq and Bellingham on social media platforms-