Jude Bellingham Reacts to Pakistan Spinner Usman Tariq’s Bowling Video
Sports Correspondent: Imran Sohail
England football star Jude Bellingham caught the attention of cricket fans after reacting to a training video featuring Pakistan mystery spinner Usman Tariq on social media.
The Real Madrid midfielder joined a popular online trend by commenting “Nice” on a video shared by Birmingham Phoenix, a team competing in The Hundred cricket tournament.
Bellingham Joins Viral Social Media Trend
The video, posted on Instagram by Birmingham Phoenix, showed Usman Tariq bowling during a training session.
The franchise shared the clip with a humorous caption referencing Manchester City striker Erling Haaland, whose frequent “Nice” comments on training videos have become a popular social media trend.
Birmingham Phoenix then tagged Jude Bellingham in the comments, jokingly asking if he would also leave a similar reaction.
Bellingham responded with a simple one-word comment:
“Nice.”
Bellingham Becomes Investor in Birmingham Phoenix
The interaction comes shortly after Bellingham became a minority shareholder in Birmingham Phoenix, purchasing a 1.2% stake in the franchise.
The England midfielder has maintained a connection with the club while continuing his successful football career.
Usman Tariq Joins Birmingham Phoenix
Pakistan spinner Usman Tariq was signed by Birmingham Phoenix for £140,000 during this year’s auction, becoming the franchise’s first Pakistani player.
The 30-year-old has gained attention because of his unusual bowling action and impressive performances in T20 cricket.
He currently represents Warwickshire in the T20 Blast, where he claimed 16 wickets in 11 matches.
Pakistan Spinner’s Growing International Career
Usman Tariq has also represented Pakistan in international cricket, featuring in nine T20 Internationals.
During his short international career, the spinner has taken 18 wickets, including a memorable hat-trick.
His unique style of bowling has made him one of Pakistan’s most interesting emerging T20 players.
Football and Cricket Worlds Connect
Bellingham’s social media reaction created excitement among fans of both football and cricket, highlighting the growing connection between global sports stars and online platforms.
The moment also brought further attention to Usman Tariq ahead of his upcoming appearances for Birmingham Phoenix in The Hundred.
