From preparation to the final match
Updates will be added as plans are confirmed, followed by news from the tour and a full record of Poppy's cricket and experiences in Sri Lanka.
Popcorn Cricket Tours
Sri Lanka 2027
Poppy is heading to Sri Lanka in February 2027 for an unforgettable overseas cricket experience. Follow the build-up, fundraising and itinerary here — and, once the tour begins, this page will become the permanent record of the matches, places and memories from the trip.
The Opportunity
A cricket adventure to remember
Sri Lanka 2027 will give Poppy the chance to experience cricket in a completely different environment, meet new people and make memories that go far beyond the boundary.
This page will grow with the tour. Before departure it will bring together the plans, fundraising and updates. During and after the trip it will become Poppy's tour diary and archive, with match details, performances, photographs, grounds, activities and the moments that made the experience special.
Touring and playing with T1D
Poppy will also share her experience of travelling overseas and playing cricket while managing Type 1 Diabetes, adding another chapter to her T1D journey.
Tour Itinerary
The journey
The detailed itinerary will be added here as the tour programme is confirmed.
Before departure
Preparation & fundraising
Training, tour preparation, fundraising events and the countdown to Sri Lanka.
February 2027
Sri Lanka
Locations, hotels, training sessions, matches and activities will be added as they are confirmed.
After the tour
Tour archive
Results, statistics, photographs, videos, grounds visited and Poppy's favourite memories from the trip.
Fundraising
Help Poppy get to Sri Lanka
The fundraising campaign will live here, giving friends, supporters and local businesses a simple place to follow progress and find out how they can help.
Fundraising details and ways to support Poppy will be added once the campaign is ready to launch.
Sponsors & Supporters
Supporting the journey
Businesses and organisations supporting Poppy's Sri Lanka tour will be recognised here, with sponsor logos and links added as partnerships are confirmed.
Tour Record
Matches, moments & memories
Match results & performances
Each tour match can be recorded here with opponent, venue, result and Poppy's batting and wicketkeeping performance.
Photos, videos & experiences
The page will grow into a lasting scrapbook of the grounds, people, places and experiences that made Sri Lanka 2027 special.
Popcorn Cricket Tours
The first chapter
Sri Lanka 2027 is the first tour in this new part of Popcorn Cricket. Future UK and overseas tours can be added to the Tours menu, creating a permanent record of Poppy's cricket journey over the years.