Est. 2003 · Nottingham

About Poplars Cricket Club

A community-driven cricket club with over two decades of history — proudly representing Nottingham in the South Notts Cricket League since 2003.

Over 20 Years of
Cricket in Nottingham

Poplars Cricket Club has been part of the Nottingham cricket community since 2003, competing in the South Notts Cricket League across multiple divisions. From humble beginnings, the club has grown into a well-established side with a proud record of promotion campaigns and competitive cricket.

After a period of rebuilding, the club hit its stride from 2010 onwards — achieving back-to-back promotions in 2010 and 2011, and again building momentum through the 2020s with strong finishes in Divisions K, J, and H. In 2024 and 2025, the club recorded some of its best-ever points tallies, finishing 2nd and 3rd respectively.

We play our home matches at Clifton Playing Fields, Farnborough Rd, Clifton, Nottingham NG11 8JU and compete in SNCL Division G for the 2026 season — our highest division yet.

Our motto: "Play hard, play fair, play together." We welcome players of all backgrounds and abilities.

2003
Club founded. First season in SNCL competing in Division 1H.
2010–2011
Back-to-back promotions — finishing 1st in Division R (2010) and Division P (2011). A golden era begins.
2014
Strong return after hiatus — 2nd place finish in Division M with 227 points.
2022
12 wins in 18 games — 281 points, 2nd place in Division K. One of the club's best-ever seasons.
2024
Another brilliant campaign — 12 wins, 262 points, 2nd in Division H. Club reaches new heights.
2026
Competing in SNCL Division G — our highest ever division. The journey continues! 🏏

The People Behind The Club

Meet the dedicated volunteers who run Poplars Cricket Club day in, day out.

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⭐ Captain
Srikanth Gubili
Club Captain · Saturday XI
Srikanth leads Poplars CC with passion and tactical acumen. An experienced campaigner, he has been instrumental in the club's rise through the SNCL divisions. A natural leader both on and off the pitch.
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📋 Secretary
Aneesh Dangeti
Club Secretary · Administrator
Aneesh is the organisational backbone of Poplars CC. He manages fixtures, player registrations, league communications, and ensures every match day runs like clockwork.
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💰 Treasurer
Naresh Sampara
Club Treasurer · Finance Manager
Naresh keeps the club's finances in immaculate order. He built and manages the club's financial admin system, bringing clarity and transparency to all club accounts.
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Ajay Gopu
Social Media Manager · Club Photographer
Ajay runs all social media channels for Poplars CC — Instagram, Facebook, and X. He captures the best moments on and off the pitch, growing the club's online community one post at a time.
Naresh Monala
🌞 Sunday Captain
Naresh Monala
Sunday Friendly XI Captain
"I believe winning games comes from dedication, focus, and hard work. These qualities are present in abundance within our team, and we will use them at the right moments. We are here not only to win matches but also to win hearts and always strive for positive results." — Naresh Monala
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💻 Website Admin
Nagendra Vadakattu
Website Administrator · Tech Lead
Nagendra built and maintains the club's digital presence. A tech enthusiast, he designed the club's website and admin system, helping Poplars CC enter the modern era of club management.

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Fixtures & Schedule

Our 2026 SNCL Division G campaign. All matches start at 13:00 on Saturdays. Home games at Clifton Playing Fields.

Date H/A Opponent Opponent XI Venue
Sat 02 May HOME Keyworth CC 2nd XI Clifton Playing Fields
Sat 09 May AWAY Coddington & Winthorpe CC 1st XI Winthorpe Cricket Ground
Sat 16 May HOME Wymeswold CC 1st XI Clifton Playing Fields
Sat 23 May AWAY Bramcote CC 2nd XI Bramcote Hills Park
Sat 30 May AWAY Gedling & Sherwood CC 3rd XI Regatta Way
Sat 06 Jun HOME Belvoir CC 2nd XI Clifton Playing Fields
Sat 13 Jun AWAY Gedling Colliery CC 3rd XI John Heatley Ground, Radcliffe
Sat 20 Jun HOME Kirkby Portland CC 2nd XI Clifton Playing Fields
Sat 27 Jun AWAY Beeston & Toton Sycamore CC 1st XI Manor Ground
Sat 04 Jul AWAY Keyworth CC 2nd XI Platt Lane
Sat 11 Jul HOME Coddington & Winthorpe CC 1st XI Clifton Playing Fields
Sat 18 Jul AWAY Wymeswold CC 1st XI Wymeswold Cricket Club
Sat 25 Jul HOME Bramcote CC 2nd XI Clifton Playing Fields
Sat 01 Aug HOME Gedling & Sherwood CC 3rd XI Clifton Playing Fields
Sat 08 Aug AWAY Belvoir CC 2nd XI The Cricket Ground, Knipton
Sat 15 Aug HOME Gedling Colliery CC 3rd XI Clifton Playing Fields
Sat 22 Aug AWAY Kirkby Portland CC 2nd XI Kirkby Portland Cricket Club
Sat 29 Aug HOME Beeston & Toton Sycamore CC 1st XI Clifton Playing Fields

All matches at 13:00. Home venue: Clifton Playing Fields, Nottingham. Division G, SNCL 2026.

Season by Season Record

Over 20 years of cricket in the South Notts Cricket League — our complete performance record.

Year Div P W L N/R Pts Rank Result
20031H1621315710thStayed
2004N1811525710thStayed
2005P168711695thStayed
2006P1851031159thStayed
2007R153847215thRelegated
2008R164758610thStayed
2009— No data available —
2012–13— No data available —
2014M1810352272ndPromoted
2015L1810522433rdStayed
2016K186741865thStayed
2017K188802045thStayed
2018K1871101717thStayed
2019K18310012110thRelegated
2020H(S)7510112ndCOVID Season
2021L188641966thStayed
2026G🏏 Current Season — Division G
Promoted = Finished in promotion places Relegated = Relegated that season Stayed = Remained in same division

Clifton Playing Fields

Our home ground at Clifton Playing Fields is a community sports venue located on Farnborough Road, Clifton, Nottingham NG11 8JU. With a well-kept outfield and a welcoming atmosphere, it's a ground we're immensely proud to call home.

Well-maintained outfield
Pavilion & changing rooms
Indoor nets in winter
Outdoor nets in summer
Easy public transport links
Family-friendly venue
Our League

South Notts Cricket League (SNCL)

The South Notts Cricket League is one of Nottinghamshire's premier grassroots cricket competitions, with clubs from across the county competing across multiple divisions. Poplars CC proudly competes in Division G of the SNCL Nottingham section in 2026 — our highest division ever.

Matches are played on Saturdays throughout the summer season. The league follows ECB playing conditions and promotes fair, competitive cricket.

2026 Season Facts
LeagueSNCL Nottingham
DivisionDivision G ⬆️
FormatLimited Overs
Match DaySaturdays 13:00
SeasonMay – August 2026
CaptainSrikanth Gubili

Interested in Joining?

We welcome players of all backgrounds and abilities. Send us a message via the contact form on our home page and we'll get back to you shortly.