"My Daughter Wouldn't Let Me Home": Ravi Shastri Had to Ask Jude Bellingham To Full This Request For His Daughter

Former India head coach Ravi Shastri was left awestruck after meeting Real Madrid and England midfielder Jude Bellingham during a game at The Hundred between Birmingham Phoenix and Welsh Fire. Bellingham, who has a minority share in Birmingham Phoenix, attended the coin toss for the men's game after watching the two women's teams compete. While Birmingham Phoenix's performance at Edgbaston was bittersweet, Bellingham's presence made the moment more memorable, especially after the 23-year-old had a fantastic FIFA World Cup campaign.

He introduced the England star man in his trademark style. "And he's a hometown boy. He's a... Birmingham superstar, Galactico. Fresh from a magnificent World Cup. Co-owner of the Birmingham Phoenix. And it's none other than Jude Bellingham. Now, Jude's gonna hand over the coin," said Shastri.

Shastri definitely felt like a fanboy when he shook Bellingham's hand for the coin toss. "Great to have Birmingham's own Galactico, in the house for the toss at The Hundred. What a player. What a World Cup. Class written all over him. Good luck for the season ahead!" Shastri posted on Twitter/X.

Shastri also had a cap signed from Bellingham for his daughter.

"The autograph is for my daughter. She wouldn't have allowed me home if I had not taken it," Shastri told Sky Sports.

While Birmingham Phoenix's women's team beat Welsh Fire in a thrilling contest, the men's team went down in a rather disappointing fashion.