About Us
Neston Cricket Club is situated close to the historic market town of Neston, Wirral. The ground is wonderfully located on the banks of the river Dee next to Parkgate. The club's emblem is representative of the Shrimps and Prawns that are still fished for locally.
History of the Cricket Section
Top competitive league Cricket has been played at one of the best situated playing arena's in the north west since 1895. During this time the club has hosted many top flight games featuring county teams, minor counties, representative matches and even the England Ladies Cricket team.
The club has been affiliated to two of the most prestigious leagues in the north west during this time - the Liverpool Competition and, currently, the Cheshire County Cricket League.
Neston CC has produced many players who have gone on to win top honours in the game, the most famous being Ken Cranston. Ken played for and captained Lancashire and England in 1947/8 against the all conquering Australians, who were led by none other than the legendary Don Bradman. More recently the club has produced leg spinning all-rounder Simon Marshall, who also went on to represent the red rose county.
The club runs four senior mens teams on a Saturday as well as junior sides from Under 9 to Under 17.
The junior section is particularly strong, with a number of qualified coaches. Emphasis is put on junior enjoyment and development & nets are held on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday evenings.
There is also a strong womens section, which plays fixtures on Sunday's throughout the season.
Clubmark status was achieved during 2005 - a fantastic achievement and a tribute to the hours of hard work put in by the Cricket section.