England's series with India is level at 1-1 after a target of 399 to win the second Test proved to be elusive. Looking to complete a chase that would have broken a host of records, England were bowled out for 292 to lose by 106 runs on an anti-climactic fourth day. Dan and Toby reflect. India 396 (Jaiswal 209; Anderson 3-47) & 255 (Gill 104; Hartley 4-77) England 253 (Crawley 76; Bumrah 6-45) & 292 (Crawley 73; Bumrah 3-46, Ashwin 3-72) India won by 106 runs; series level at 1-1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is it Mission Impossible? England are chasing 399 to win the Second Test but need to beat a multitude of records to succeed.. A successful chase would be their highest in Test cricket, the highest by anyone against India and the highest in the country. Oh. and no visiting team has ever made 300 in the fourth innings of a Test in India, regardless of the result. Dan and Toby reflect on day 3 and what has led England to this run chase. India 396 (Jaiswal 209; Anderson 3-47) & 255 (Gill 104; Hartley 4-77) England 253: (Crawley 76; Bumrah 6-45) & 67-1 England need 332 more runs to win Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A breath taking spell of fast bowling by Jasprit Bumrah and a double century by Yashasvi Jaiswal have put India firmly in control of the Second Test. Dan and Toby look back at Day 2. India 396 (Jaiswal 209; Anderson 3-47, Ahmed 3-65, Bashir 3-138) & 28-0 England 253: Crawley 76; Bumrah 6-45, Kuldeep 3-71 India lead by 171 runs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

India won the toss and elected to bat first,with Yashasvi Jaiswal making a glorious century and batting throughout the day for an unbeaten 179. No other batter scored more than 34 runs. Five of the six wickets to fall were shared between Rehan Ahmed, Tom Hartley and debutant Shoaib Bashir who tool two, his first Test scalp being that of captain Rohit Sharma. Dan and Toby look back on at the day's play. India 336-6: Jaiswal 179*; Ahmed 2-61, Bashir 2-100 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Finny and Toby reflect on a ridiculous First Test match between England and India and look forward to the next match in the series. Plus Finny has been to Barbados and is now heading to Stockholm...but he's not happy about dog poo. And we have't forgotten about Dan as he brings you hot off the press, the England team for the Second Test. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One of the all time greatest Test wins for England. A magnificent 7 wicket second innings haul for debutant Tom Hartley as Ben Stokes' side recovered from a first-innings deficit of 190 to complete a thrilling 28-run first-Test win over India in Hyderabad. Dan and Toby rejoice as they look back over the day's play. England 246 (Stokes 70; Ashwin 3-68, Jadeja 3-88) & 420 (Pope 196; Bumrah 4-41) India 436 (Jadeja 87, Rahul 86, Jaiswal 80; Root 4-79) & 202 (Hartley 7-62) England won by 28 runs Try AG1 and get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase. Go to drinkAG1.com/Zero Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A century by Ollie Pope, has kept England's hopes alive of a positive result in the First Test v India. The Surrey batter, leading the way, ended day three 148 not out, giving England a lead of 126 runs. Dan and Toby review a day full of glorious shots and glorious bowling. England 246 (Stokes 70; Ashwin 3-68, Jadeja 3-88) & 316-6 (Pope 148*, Duckett 47; Bumrah 2-29) India 436 (Jadeja 87, Rahul 86, Jaiswal 80; Root 4-79) England lead by 126 runs Try AG1 and get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 Free AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase. Go to drinkAG1.com/Zero Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

India are dominating the first Test v England and it's only day 2. The home side are 421-7, in reply to England's 246 all out, KL Rahul made 86, while Ravindra Jadeja is unbeaten with 81. Dan and a sad Toby reflect on the day's play. England 246: Stokes 70; Ashwin 3-68, Jadeja 3-88 India 421-7: Rahul 86, Jadeja 81*; Root 2-77, Hartley 2-131 India lead by 175 runs Try AG1 and get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 Free AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase. Go to drinkAG1.com/Zero Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A compelling first day of the First Test between India and England in Hyderabad. England winning the toss and electing to bat, with Ben Stokes smashing 70. The India reply was brutal. A chastening debut for Tom Hartley whose first ball in Test cricket was dispatched for six, Yashasvi Jaiswal racing to a half-century from 47 balls and ending the day 76 not out and England having used up all three of their reviews. Dan and Toby look back on the day. England 246: Stokes 70; Ashwin 3-68, Jadeja 3-88 India 119-1: Jaiswal 76*; Leach 1-24 India trail by 127 runs Try AG1 and get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 Free AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase. Go to drinkAG1.com/zero Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The boys met up for a bit of dinner ahead of the India v England Test series and it turns out it was a terrible idea... After a few too many drinks, they attempted to preview the upcoming series but got side tracked talking mostly about greyhounds, darts and farts with some cricket chat along the way. Try AG1 and get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 Free AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase  https://drinkag1.com/zero Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's a cold January in the UK but the ZDG boys are here to warm you all up! Finny's midlife crisis continues to gather momentum as he reveals his new hobby. We also look back on his part in a legendary batting collapse, his first ever delivery in Test cricket and Dan passes on his advice on how to pass those winter months when you have a bit of spare time... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There's very happening in the cricket world but when has that ever stopped us before? We discuss what makes a good nightwatchman and what makes a great drinks carrier. Plus Steve Smith is reinventing himself like a cricketing David Bowie. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Finny, Dan and Toby are back for 2024! And there's been a mad Test match over in South Africa and some wonderful commentary to go with it. But will it be enough to save the longest form of the game? And David Warner is playing in his last match but (at the time of recording) he's lost his Baggy Green! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's our 150th episode! We can't believe we've made it this far either and as always, there's lots to discuss. England's continued white ball troubles, Finny has a fashion troll, Tom Curran has been a naughty boy and there's some dangerous pitches. Also... Daniel is wearing a bicycle helmet (don't ask) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's the most wonderful time of the year as there is plenty of cricket happening all over the world at the moment.  We're joined by the always fabulous Kate Cross ahead of England Women's Test match against India and she talks about her big (and controversial) WPL move! Plus the England Men announce their latest Test squad and Finny's been on tv a fair bit! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We've gone a bit like the film Inception for this week's episode with parts of it recorded at different times and indeed different days. Hopefully it will all make sense... Dan and Toby look back at England men's first ODI v West Indies and what positives can be taken, the brilliant Sophie Ecclestone joins us ahead of the women's series v India and Toby isn't a fan of Dan's cricket updates on the radio...Oh, and no Finny this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

So much cricket to talk about and of course, one of the team is absent...but when you have former England fast bowler Steven Finn and Test Match Special commentator Dan Norcross, do we really need Toby...? Dan and Finny look ahead to England men's white ball series against West Indies, discuss Australia's ridiculous schedule and swap boxset recommendations! Also, a review of the Cricket Writers awards where the brilliant Kevin Howells was celebrated for his contribution to broadcasting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The team are all back together in the same country as Finny and Daniel join Toby after a long stint in India for the Men's Cricket World Cup. They reflect on the tournament as a whole, a major transfer in the county game and Finny reveals his new best mate... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Australia beat India in Ahmedabad to win the men's Cricket World Cup. Travis Head and Marnus Labuschagne with a stand of 192 as they chased down 241 with 7 overs remaining. Head made a superb 132 from 120 balls with Labuschagne ending 58 not out India, the heavy favourites, crestfallen whilst Australia have completed a remarkable six months including winning the World Test Championship, retaining The Ashes and now winning the World Cup for a sixth time. Dan and Toby look back on the day with a mini episode. India 240 all out (50 overs): Rahul 66 (107), Kohli 54 (63); Starc 3-55 Australia 241-4 (43 overs): Head 137 (120), Labuschagne 58 (110) Australia won by six wickets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Australia will take on India in Sunday's World Cup final after edging South Africa in a tense semi-final at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. Dan and Toby review the game. South Africa 212 (49.4 overs): Miller 101 (116), Klaasen 47 (48); Starc 3-34 Australia 215-7 (47.2 overs): Head 62 (48); Shamsi 2-42 Australia won by three wickets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Over 700 runs scored, two centuries including a record breaking one for Virat Kohki, and a 7 wicket haul for the brilliant Mohammed Shami and India are into the Cricket World Cup final after beating New Zealand. In a very short episode, Dan and Toby (yes, we know!) look back at the day India 397-4 (50 overs): Kohli 117 (113), Iyer 105 (70), Gill 80* (66); Southee 3-100 New Zealand 327 (48.5 overs): Mitchell 134 (119), Williamson 69 (73); Shami 7-57 India won by 70 runs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

India made it nine wins from nine games in this World Cup with a 160-run victory over the Netherlands as the group stages came to an end. Dan reflects on the last five and a half weeks and 45 games and looks ahead to the semi-finals. India 410-4 (50 overs): Shreyas 128* (94), Rahul 102 (64), Rohit 61 (54) Netherlands 250 (47.5 overs): Nidamanuru 54 (39), Engelbrecht 45 (80); Siraj 2-29 India won by 160 runs Wednesday - India v New Zealand Thursday - South Africa v Australia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is not a drill. England have won a game! After giving the Dutch a hammering, the team (ok,Toby) reflect on the fact that England are once again the best team in the world. Phew. Meanwhile did Glenn Maxwell just play the greatest white ball innings of all time? Finny reckons his was better... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

England officially knocked out, Pakistan keeping their hopes alive and a World Cup chase for 4th spot is still on to keep the tournament alive in the group stages. Australia put the final nail into England's defence of the trophy in Ahmedabad, a 5th defeat in succession. And a brilliant century by Fakhar Zaman helped Pakistan beat New Zealand in a rain-affected match in Bengaluru Dan Norcross looks back at both encounters with yet another (surprisingly popular) monologue. Australia 286 (49.3 overs): Labuschagne 71 (83); Woakes 4-54, Rashid 2-38 England 253 (48.1 overs): Stokes 64 (90), Zampa 3-21 Australia won by 33 runs New Zealand 401-6 (50 overs): Ravindra 108 (94), Williamson 95 (79); Wasim 3-60 Pakistan 200-1 (25.3 overs): Fakhar 126* (81), Babar 66* (63); Southee 1-27 Pakistan won by 21 runs (DLS) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The World Cup group stage enters what feels like its 97th week and there's been a casualty as Finny has injured himself putting his pants on... In other news, Glenn Maxwell is out of the tournament playing golf, David Willey has retired and the Danai Lama is back. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's a fourth successive defeat for England in the World Cup as the tournament goes from poor to bad to worse to abysmal. They collapsed to a 100-run defeat to India in Lucknow, having won the toss and keeping the home side to 229 runs. Dan Norcross picks over the bones. India 229-9 (50 overs): Rohit 87 (101), Suryakumar 49 (47); Willey 3-45 England 129 (34.5 overs): Livingstone 27 (46); Shami 4-22 India won by 100 runs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It turns out rock bottom has a basement after England's latest embarrassing defeat at the World Cup. Finny, Dan and Toby react to another shocking performance and try and work out what the hell is going on. In lighter news, Grace Harris continues being a badass and there's been some decent sledging for once! Plus the Danai Lama returns once again to help with those difficult conversations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Whisper it quietly, but Australia are looking good in the World Cup. Glenn Maxwell hit the 4th fastest ODI century ever, David Warner made his second hundred of the tournament as Australia beat The Netherlands by over 300 runs. Toby and Dan reflect on the game as well as looking ahead to England's crucial game with Sri Lanka.   Australia 399-8 (50 overs): Maxwell 106 (44), Warner 104 (93); Van Beek 4-74 Netherlands 90 (21 overs): Singh 25 (25); Zampa 4-8 Australia won by 309 runs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

England concede their biggest ever ODI total, fall to their biggest ever defeat and sit on three defeats from four in their World Cup defence (Thanks to Rory Dollard for that). Dan, in a hotel room at the foot of the Himalayas, and Finny, in a bus, reflect on a capitulation in the heat of Mumbai. South Africa 399-7 (50 overs): Klaasen 109 (67), Jansen 75* (42) England 170 (22 overs): Wood 43* (17), Atkinson 35 (21) South Africa win by 229 runs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dan and Finny, separated by a thousand miles, in India with Toby in London round up yet another busy week in cricket. The World Cup is into its stride with two shocks, England's highest runscorer in Test cricket retires, and there was a record breaking T20 international, but not for the best of reasons... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One of the greatest upsets in World Cup history as the reigning champions England were beaten by Afghanistan in Delhi. Dan and Finny look back at a monumental win for one of the so called minnows in the tournament to leave England with a second defeat in three games. Afghanistan 284 (49.5 overs): Gurbaz 80 (57), Alikhil 58 (66); Rashid 3-42, Wood 2-50 England 215 (40.3 overs): Brook 66 (61); Mujeeb 3-51, Rashid 3-3 Afghanistan won by 69 runs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Well, this is like nothing you've heard before on Zero Ducks Given. You've heard of the popular Radio 4 show "Just a Minute" where contestants speak on a subject for 1 minute with deviation, hesitation or repetition. Welcome to Dan's version where he talks about (mainly) the biggest game in world sport, India v Pakistan, for 9 minutes without stopping. Yes, Dan's monologue is NINE minutes long... Pakistan 191 (42.5 overs): Babar 50, Rizwan 49; Bumrah 2-19 India 192-3 (30.3 overs): Rohit 86, Shreyas 53* India won by seven wickets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After a few (non) daily World Cup episodes the ZDG boys are back together. Finny and Dan have been all over India whilst Toby is back in England.  They react to what they've seen in the tournament so far including England's win over Bangladesh, how poor the Sri Lankan bowlers are and how good India are looking.  Plus we launch our social media campaign #DanOfTheDay Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Game 7 of the 2023 Cricket World Cup saw England comprehensively beat Bangladesh by 137 runs in Dharamsala, thanks to 140 by Dawid Malan in just 107 balls and 4-43 by Reece Topley Finny and Dan look back at England's first win of the tournament. England 364-9 (50 overs): Malan 140 (107), Root 82 (68); Mahedi Hasan 4-71 Bangladesh 227 (48.2 overs): Das 76 (66), Mushfiqur 51 (64); Topley 4-43 England win by 137 runs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Game 5 of the 2023 Cricket World Cup saw the favourites India beat Australia by 6 wickets in Chennai, but it wasn't without drama and it needed Virat Kohli to steady the innings. The fabulous Alex Hartley joins Dan to look back not just on this match, but also the others played in the last few days (if Dan can remember...) Australia 199 (49.3 overs): Smith 46, Warner 41; Jadeja 3-28, Bumrah 2-35 India 201-4 (41.2 overs): Rahul 97*, Kohli 85; Hazlewood 3-38 India won by six wickets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

England's defence of the World Cup didn't got off to the best of starts in Ahmedabad as they were spanked by New Zealand by 9 (NINE) wickets. Finny and Dan look back at a day where Devon (Conway) creamed England... England 282-9 (50 overs): Root 77 (86), Buttler 43 (42); Henry 3-48 New Zealand 283-1 (36.2 overs): Conway 152* (121), Ravindra 123* (96) New Zealand won by nine wickets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dan and Finny are in India, Toby is in South Korea but with the wonders of modern technology (and frantic messaging on the WhatsApp group), the boys finally manage to get some time together to record the latest episode. An episode that covers plane etiquette, ghosts and how England will fare in the World Cup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An even more chaotic episode than usual. A slightly inebriated Daniel in South London who has been celebrating Surrey's success is joined by a slightly inebriated Toby who is in South Korea. Whilst Finny is on the South coast in Hove using dodgy Wi-Fi. What could go wrong? In amongst the chaos they cover England versus Ireland, Surrey's dominance, baggage allowance and Korean toilets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Finny's off to the dentist so he only graces us with his presence for half an hour this week. But in that time he discusses the ODI Squad announcement and Tim Murtagh's retirement. There's also a chat about Joe Root and the incredible turnaround of Zak Crawley's England career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Love God is at it again as Finny helps a couple propose on live television much to the amusement of Daniel and Toby! Plus England continue their white ball series against New Zealand and India look ominously good ahead of the upcoming World Cup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Both the England Men and Women's team had disappointing results in their respective T20 series. The team discuss which players stock has fallen or risen as a result. Plus Finny gives us an update on post-retirement life and Daniel talks us through a thrilling residents meeting he attended this week... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

England are back! The men and women have white ball series to look forward to this week and Dan finally gets to tell everyone about Mahika Gaur. There's also a brilliant Johnny Bairstow story doing the rounds, Finny talks about angry batsmen in the changing room and Toby is waiting for his dinner to arrive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's week two of Finny's retirement and we catch up with him to see how he's using his new found time. He's not the only big name retiring from the sport as there's been a flurry of big names announcing their decisions as well. Plus we talk about which cricketers Finny could beat in a fight and why Chris Woakes is the perfect human being. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Warning: this episode contains Finny, Daniel and Toby being relatively nice to one another... After the announcement that Finny has retired from the game, in this exclusive special episode he reflects on his incredible career, the highs, the lows and the ridiculous... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Finny's return to action didn't quite go to plan as he watched Durham score over 400 in his comeback game! But in more exciting news he has bought new pants... We also discuss the ridiculous prodigy that is James Rew and former Republic of Ireland football captain and big cricket fan Matt Holland joins us! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One of the greatest Ashes series of all time is over and now the ZDG boys have caught their breath, they reflect on what they witnessed including that stunning Stuart Broad finish. More good news as Finny returned to a cricket pitch at last! He talks about that match as well as what it's like in a dressing room during a collapse and whether he has ever not walked... And Dan explains why there wasn't a final episode of the Ashes Daily! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A guard of honour for Stuart Broad (and a six) but that was the only joy for England on a frustrating day with rain bring play to an end mid afternoon. Dan is (surprisingly) joined by Finny as they mull over what did happen at the Oval on day 4 of the Fifth Ashes Test. England 283 (Brook 85, Duckett 41, Starc 4-82) & 395 (Root 91, Bairstow 78, Starc 4-94) Australia 295 (Smith 71, Woakes 3-61) & 135-0 (Khawaja 69*, Warner 58*) Australia need another 249 runs, England need 10 wickets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

England have put themselves in a strong position to win the fifth and final Ashes Test with almost all the top order making second innings runs at The Oval. And then came the news that Stuart Broad is to retire at the end of this Test! Dan was joined by the brilliant Bharat Sundaresan to look back on day 4 and the "live" reaction to the Broad announcement. England 283 (Brook 85, Duckett 41, Starc 4-82) & 389-9 (Root 91, Bairstow 78, Starc 4-94) Australia 295 (Smith 71, Woakes 3-61) England lead by 377 runs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Final Ashes Test hangs in the balance after a compelling second day at The Oval. Dan is joined (for a second time this series) by Phil Tufnell to look back at a day that started off slowly but ended frantically. England 283 (Brook 85, Duckett 41, Starc 4-82) Australia 295 (Smith 71, Woakes 3-61) Australia are 12 runs ahead Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The final Ashes Test and Australia finally win a toss this series. Pat Cummins putting England into bat with Harry Brook holding the home side together and with Mitch Starc taking 4 wickets for 82 runs, England are all out in less than 55 overs. Toby, Dan and special guest Vic Marks chew over Day 1 at The Oval. England 283 all out (Brook 85, Duckett 41, Starc 4-82) Australia 61-1 (Khawaja 26*) Australia are 222 runs behind Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A despondent Finny, Daniel and Toby reflect on the Australians retaining the Ashes after a washed out final day at Old Trafford. And the trio argue over whether the rules of Test cricket need to change. It's not all bad news though as Finny's playing comeback is on the horizon! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

And so it came to pass that Australia retained the Ashes not on the pitch, but in the skies... As the rain fell at Old Trafford, England's hopes of victory ebbed away away with every drop but to cheer you up, here's Toby and Dan (in the same place for once) with their take on a utterly frustrating day for the home supporters. Australia 317 (Labuschagne 51, Marsh 51; Woakes 5-62) & 214-5 (Labuschagne 111; Wood 3-27) England 592 (Crawley 189, Bairstow 99*; Hazlewood 5-126) Match drawn, Australia lead series 2-1 and retain the Ashes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We should have learned by now not to trust Daniel when he says there is no chance of any play today so let's record the day 4 episode early... So, when play did actually happen (about an hour after the episode dropped), Toby and Dan had to regroup and do another epsiode at close. Australia 317 (Labuschagne 51, Marsh 51; Woakes 5-62) & 214-5 (Labuschagne 111; Wood 3-27) England 592 (Crawley 189, Bairstow 99*; Hazlewood 5-126) Australia are 61 runs behind Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

No play at Old Trafford? No problem as Toby and Dan still bring you their thoughts on Day 4 of the Ashes Test. And we've got this out to be the FIRST of the many daily cricket podcasts that exist, but you won't have heard anything like this on the other ones... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An absorbing three sessions in Manchester where England, aided by a ferocious unbeaten 99 from Jonny Bairstow, and half centuries from Harry Brook and Ben Stokes, piled on the runs followed by Mark Wood and Chris Woakes claiming crucial wickets, leaving Australia in a spot of trouble and praying for rain. Dan is joined by Jeremy Coney to round up a breathless day 3 at Old Trafford. Australia 317 (Labuschagne 51, Marsh 51; Woakes 5-62) & 113-4 (Labuschagne 44*; Wood 3-17) England 592 (Crawley 189, Bairstow 99; Hazlewood 5-126) Australia are 162 runs behind Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What a day of cricket. A brilliant 189 by Zak Crawley, supported by half centuries from Moeen Ali and Joe Root may just have put England in with a huge chance to level the series. Toby and Dan round up an exhilarating day in Manchester. Australia 317 (Labuschagne 51, Marsh 51; Woakes 5-62) England 384-4 (Crawley 189, Root 84, Moeen 54) England lead by 67 runs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

England having won the toss for the fourth consecutive Test in this series choose to bowl at Old Trafford. And trying to make sense of Day 1, we have Dan in the commentary box, Toby at home and Finny nowhere to be seen or heard. Australia: 299-8 (Labuschagne 51, Marsh 51; Woakes 4-52) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mixed emotions this week as England's pursuit of the Women's Ashes came to an end after another thrilling match.  So attention turns to the 4th Men's Ashes Test at Old Trafford where Jimmy Anderson is back! And the Aussies aren't happy with some of the naughty language being used in the stands during this series... Bless. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's been a week since Finny, Daniel and Toby were all together and the men's Ashes are still alive! Now they've had some time to settle down, the boys react to a mad few days in Leeds. Plus Finny's got a new look, there's a very exciting young player in the County Championship and we find out what everyone's favourite film of all time is. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You've just got to love Test cricket. The highs and the lows and the way it just tugs on your emotions. Dan and Toby round up Day 4 of the Third Ashes Test at Headingley. Australia 263 (Marsh 118; Wood 5-34) & 224 (Head 77; Broad 3-45, Woakes 3-68) England 237 (Stokes 80; Cummins 6-91) & 254-7 (Brook 75, Woakes 32*; Starc 5-78) England win by three wickets; Australia lead series 2-1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When life gives you Lemon, you make some darn fine Lemonade. And when Dan gets Geoff Lemon to join him to review Day 3 of the Third Ashes Test at Headingley, drink every last drop as England chase that win to keep the series alive. Australia 263 (Marsh 118; Wood 5-34) & 224 (Head 77; Broad 3-45, Woakes 3-68 )England 237 (Stokes 80, Cummins 6-91) & 27-0 (Duckett 18*) England need another 224 runs to win Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An onslaught from Ben Stokes and the 2nd innings wickets of Labuschagne, Smith and Khawaja means England are just about keeping their Ashes hopes alive. Dan at Headingley is joined by Toby at home to look back at Day Two of the Third Test. Australia 263 (Marsh 118; Wood 5-34) & 116-4 (Khawaja 43; Moeen 2-34) England 237 (Stokes 80, Cummins 6-91) Australia lead by 142 runs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5 wickets for Mark Wood and a brilliant century by Mitchell Marsh meant that Day 1 of the Third Ashes Test had it all. Dan is joined by Phil 'Tuffers Tufnell at Headingley to round it up. Australia 263: Marsh 118; Wood 5-34, Woakes 3-73 England 68-3: Crawley 33; Cummins 2-28 England trail by 195 runs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What did we witness?! One of the most ridiculous Test matches in history took place at Lord's in the Second Ashes Test and we've got a brilliant guest to discuss it all with as Darren Gough joins us this week alongside the usual trio of Toby, Finny and Dan. The England and Yorkshire legend talks about playing against the Aussies, walking through the Long Room, Ben Stokes and what to expect at Headingley. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Not sure how you can sum up Day 5, but Dan Norcross, Jeremy Coney and Andy Zaltzman have a real good go. Controversy and drama and sixes a plenty as Australia win despite the heroics of Ben Stokes. Australia 416 (Smith 110, Head 77) & 279 (Khawaja 77; Broad 4-65) England 325 (Duckett 98, Brook 50; Starc 3-88) & 327 (Stokes 155) Australia won by 43 runs, lead series 2-0 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With Toby, Dan or Finny not available, three of our eight listeners have stepped up and given us their thoughts on Day 4 of the Second Ashes Test in a short but sweet mini episode. Huge thanks to Jack Roberts, Tony Horne and Erika Morris. Australia 416 (Smith 110, Head 77) & 279 (Khawaja 77; Broad 4-65) England 325 (Duckett 98, Brook 50; Starc 3-88) & 114-4 (Duckett 50*) England need another 257 runs, or Australia six wickets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Toby takes charge of the ZDG Ashes Daily as he and Finny try and look back at Day 3 at Lord's. Australia 416 (Smith 110, Head 77) & 130-2 (Khawaja 58*) England 325 (Duckett 98, Brook 50; Starc 3-88) Australia lead by 221 runs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeremy Coney is back alongside Dan as they round up Day 2 of the Ashes Test. Australia 416 (Smith 110, Head 77; Tongue 3-98, Robinson 3-100) England 278-4 (Duckett 98, Crawley 48, Brook 45*) England are 138 runs behind Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Back by popular demand, the ZDG boys are back for the 2nd Ashes Test. Dan and Toby look back at Day 1 of the Lord's Test. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

More disappointment for England as the women lose brilliant first Test in the Ashes. Now it's back to the men as Ben Stokes gets ready to lead the team out at Lord's. Finny talks about the worst ball he's ever bowled and sports journalist Will Buckley joins us to talk Cricket Bingo (and trust us, it's not as dull as it sounds) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Well, the Ashes began and it did not disappoint as the ZDG boys react to a ridiculous First Test at Edgbaston. Next up, it's the Women's turn as the "WAshes" get underway. Also, Finny discusses his dream slip cordon, ranks the best grounds in the UK and one of his cats makes an appearance... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wow, what a Test Match. Dan And Finny got together at Edgbaston in the immediate aftermath of that win for Australia. Short and Sweet but sums up how we are all feeling. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Day 4 of the First Ashes Test had it all as Daniel and Finny review the action. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don't quite know how it quite happened but we managed to get Toby, Dan and Finny in the same place at the same time to look back at day 3... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

So, following on from the success of the mini episode yesterday and the love for Jeremy Coney, we've got him and Dan back together to look back on the second day of the First Ashes Test at Edgbaston. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

So, we've decided to try and do a short episode at the end of each day's play in the Men's 2023 Ashes series. Here is a round up of day 1... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's Ashes week and Daniel, Toby and Finny look ahead to the upcoming series and make their predictions. The boys also look back at the World Test Championship Final. Plus, Sophia Dunkley joins the boys from the England camp to give us an update on preparations for the Women's Ashes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A resounding win for England against Ireland in the first Test of the summer and the ZDG boys discuss some of the standout performers. But it wasn't all good news as it was a heartbreaking week for friend of the podcast Jack Leach. The World Test Championship Final is taking place this week and Finny talks about when he's ever had a "TFC". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The English Test summer is here as Ben Stokes and his boys are facing Ireland this week at Lord's. Domestically, Finny's Sussex beat Daniel's beloved Surrey. Finny also talks about "fines meetings" and give us an update on his injury. And there's huge news as Daniel has defrosted his freezer... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Another weird week in the world of modern cricket as Cameron Green kisses the Mumbai Indians badge much to the shock of the Zero Ducks Given team. Finny discusses what batters actually say in between overs, Daniel has been "spoiling" his wife on holiday and Toby has been playing cricket, which Finny is unimpressed by. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There's less than a month to go before the Ashes and we're not that far away from the first England Men's Test of the summer as the boys discuss the squad announced for the match against Ireland. After lots of rain around the country, Finny describes what a typical rain delay in the changing room looks like and Dan needs help in knowing how to defrost a fridge freezer... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It was an historic weekend in the UK and the boys tell all about how they marked the occasion... Steve Smith was the victim of a questionable decision for Sussex last week so Finny discusses his favourite umpires. And with the future of cricket looking potentially very different in the coming years, a discussion on where the game is heading and Toby has a radical solution. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Japan's favourite cricket podcast (genuinely) is back for another episode as the boys react to their new found fame and discuss times they have been starstruck. Plus there's a new megastar at Sussex and we discuss how much Finny would have been worth in the IPL at his peak... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After Finny found out last week that he was controversially overlooked as a Wisden Cricketer of the Year in his prime, Lawrence Booth the current editor of Wisden has bravely agreed to join us. We also discuss simple dropped catches and batters with terrible luck... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The County Championship is into its second week and lots of the England squad have been representing their counties, including Daniel's cricket crush Ollie Pope. Another old gem of a photo of Finny has been unearthed which gets the ZDG treatment plus he;s not happy about being snubbed for the Wisden Cricketer of the Year in 2010. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The County Championship is back as is Daniel Norcross who joins us from Hong Kong. Meanwhile, Finny celebrated his birthday which meant THAT iconic photo of him on a night out in Amsterdam resurfaced... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dan is away so Finny has pulled in Tymal Mills to join us on this week's episode. Be warned, it's not for the faint-hearted as he tells us all about his grim and bizarre injury, about his day at 10 Downing Street with the T20 World Cup winning squad and what it's like playing in the IPL. And, the real star of the podcast makes an appearance! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The cricket season is almost back in the UK and so is Jonny Bairstow with the news he'll be taking part in the County Championship. And with club cricket also returning, Dan and Finny set Toby some targets. Oh, and the boys also talk about the Women's Premier League final and that run fest T20 between South Africa and West Indies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

All the team are back in the UK at the same time and as pre-season gets underway, Finny has put his name forward for The Hundred! The "Spirit of Cricket" amongst Finny's former England team mates as well as drug testing in cricket are discussed, Toby has a radical plan to help England win the Ashes this summer and Dan thinks he has revolutionised AirPods... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Unlucky for some, its episode 111, but what a week of cricket it has been. Another ridiculous Test match involving New Zealand and England struggling in Bangladesh are just two topics covered by the ZDG team who have managed to get together and record despite them travelling all over the world. And never fear those of you who listen to this podcast for non-cricket related conversations, as Toby asks the big question..do you like Tzatziki? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Graeme Swann returns to the podcast to join the ZDG boys as they discuss a variety of topics - angry bowlers, worst batsmen they've seen as well as Finny's short lived bat sponsorship deal. Plus the time that Finny decided to take on Virat Kohli in Delhi... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Somehow, we've managed to record a new episode this week despite Daniel flying from South Africa to India and Finny working overnight on the telly. It's been an exciting and disappointing week for both England Men (Test) and Women (T20) after two close defeats. The ZDG boys discuss these games as well as Stuart Broad's headband, the angriest bowler Finny has played with and Daniel has hit a new low... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's ten wins from eleven Test matches from McCullum and Stokes as England's ridiculous resurgence continues. Whereas the Aussies are finding things a little tougher in India. Elsewhere, Finny discusses bad kits and the "poo-nightwatchman" whilst Dan has been upsetting "The Nighthawk" AND causing trouble on the airwaves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A mad week in the world of cricket - The women's T20 World Cup, the WPL auction, India v Australia in the men's game and lots more. All this covered but hold on, we're not finished. Finny discussed his most satisfying wicket, Dan continues to enjoy South Africa and more specifically its wine and Toby tells us how he managed to be part of Football Manager! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's our 2nd Birthday so Happy Birthday to us! Finny and Toby are eventually joined by Dan in this week's episode as they cover the sublime (Dawid Malan's cover drive) and the ridiculous (Moeen Ali's attempted one handed swipe). There's a trip down memory lane involving cricket bats and one of our listeners joins us on the pod! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lots going on as the boys discuss a difficult week for two of England's white ball teams as the Men and the Women U19s both suffer defeats. But, better news for for Ben Stokes and Nat Sciver-Brunt though as they both won at the Cricketer of the Year awards. And Dan responds to a bad review that called him "self-important"...whilst wearing a poncho. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's official. Steve Smith is going to be Finny's team mate later this season at Sussex and Toby wants to have a bowl at him in the nets... If that wasn't enough, we have an exclusive news story and high from his exploits with the kazoo last episode, Dan explains how he is somehow currently one of the greatest fantasy football players in the world... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Finny is back in England, very jet-lagged and more miserable than ever bless him... Once again, Mankads are the hot topic of discussion as the boys dive in. Finny discusses his biggest eve drubbing off the back of India thrashing Sri Lanka, a multi-million dollar deal has been signed for a women's T20 league and Daniel plays ABBA on a kazoo. What other cricket podcast is going to give you all this?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Finny is back! He joins from Australia as the ZDG boys discuss the return of Jofra Archer. They also chat about people who buy homes next to cricket grounds, shadow batting and the time a stray arrow got Middlesex relegated! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With Finny away in Australia, Toby and Dan are joined by TRIPLE Ashes winner Graeme Swann! Swanny discusses his hatred of Mankads, how to deal with the Aussies this coming summer, how much he enjoyed getting David Warner out and a brilliant story about Finny, complete with impression! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

That's the century up! Our 100th episode is the usual mix of nonsense and cricket. Finny, Toby and Dan discuss Rehan Ahmed, batting collapses, Ebadot Hossain and reflect on the Zero Ducks Given journey so far... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You wait twenty years for an England victory in Pakistan and then two come along at once...another thrilling win for Ben Stokes and the team broken down by the ZDG boys in their own unique way. Meanwhile, Finny has been part of the Sky Sports Cricket team during the Second Test wearing some questionable clobber and Dan is jetting off to join the Test Match Special team in Karachi, having been asked to bring over a few items. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's Test cricket but not as we know it... England completed a frankly silly win over Pakistan earlier this week - Is it the greatest overseas victory of all time? Elsewhere, how to shine a cricket ball, our favourite cricketer Ebadot Hossain is being classic Ebadot and Finny talks about the bleakest end to a Test career ever. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Test cricket is back and England are back in Pakistan for the first time in 17 years. But it's not been plain sailing as the tourists have been hit by a pretty grim sounding virus.... And the new season domestic fixtures are out and as you can imagine Finny is delighted about the prospect of playing on the South Coast in early April... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Australia completed a 3-0 series whitewash over England in the most meaningless ODI series ever known. Finny, Dan and Toby discuss the madness of the current schedule and the future of 50 over cricket. Plus with Pakistan around the corner, the brilliant Aatif Nawaz returns to preview what to expect from the home side. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

England Men are World Champions (again) after a thrilling victory over Pakistan as Finny, Toby and a drunk Dan (again) reflect on a brilliant final. Plus the team launch the "Cricket Teas World Cup" and there's some sad news from the world of English cricket. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

And then there were four as the T20 World Cup semi-finals get underway. The team reflect on a classic South Africa choke against The Netherlands, England's progression throughout the tournament and just for once, Finny's international career gets a bit of love. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

England's T20 World Cup hopes are just about still alive after a great win over New Zealand. Finny, Toby and a slightly inebriated Dan reflect on a huge result for Jos Buttler's team. They also discuss "I'm a Celebrity, Get Me Out Of Here" and the nicest man in cricket. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The T20 World Cup is well under way... but before the boys discuss that they get distracted, for a change, and talk about a few slightly more disturbing topics. Plus the team are excited to hear the news that the podcast is growing internationally... Sort of. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The T20 World Cup is underway but even before the boys get to that, all manner of topics discussed. It turns out that Dan is huge fan of Doctor Who, Finny gets mistaken for a footballer and there's an update on the quest to find Ethel a boyfriend. In cricketing matters, Scotland got off to a flyer by beating West Indies and the ZDG boys make their predictions as to who will win the trophy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

England are looking good ahead of the T20 World Cup just at the right time after a couple of win over Australia. But the series hasn't been without controversy after a clash between Matthew Wade and Mark Wood. Dan has hot-footed it from the 2nd T20 to join Toby and Finny minutes after the end for another episode as Finny discusses the importance of a united dressing room, central contracts and his greatest ever shot. And yes, more chat about Ethel and this time, we need the help of the listener. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Well, what a series that was! England won the final T20 to complete a 4-3 win over Pakistan and the boys discuss the current state of the squad ahead of the World Cup. There's also a long discussion about facial hair and a certain queueing footballer as well as another very welcome appearance by Ethel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Toby is back, much to the disappointment of Dan and Finny. THAT incident in the 3rd ODI between England and India is discussed, Surrey's Championship title win is obviously talked about and there's lots of love for Harry Brook. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With Toby away and with Dan and Finny still annoyed that they weren't invited to the wedding, the fabulous Isabelle Westbury joins Zero Ducks Given to add a touch of class to the proceedings. They talk about the England mens team being in Pakistan, England women taking on India, stag and hen dos, beds and facial hair. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The English Test summer is over! Finny, Toby and Dan discuss the most bizarre and successful summer of cricket in a long long time and the impact of Stokes and McCullum. Finny talks about his recent knee operation in graphic detail, Dan is late because he's ordered a curry and forgotten about the podcast and we ask the question 'who's the worst cricketer the Queen ever met?' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Another chaotic week in the world of cricket and another chaotic podcast. Johnny Bairstow has been injured in a freak golf accident and half the World T20 squad is currently injured too. Meanwhile, Daniel and Toby cover all the other big topics including breakfast choices and crisps. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Daniel and Finny have been getting along famously in recent days leaving Toby feeling left out. And if that wasn't enough, Daniel discusses borrowing another man's underwear... And in cricket, England got back to winning ways after a perfect performance against South Africa in the Second Test at Old Trafford. The ZDG team assess how Ben Stokes, Ben Foakes and newly confessed 'gym freak' Ollie Robinson helped their team to a comprehensive victory. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A whole of topics discussed this week from bowling records in The Hundred, a brief look back at England's First Test defeat to South Africa, the German word for "Baz Ball" and Finny's cats make yet another appearance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After a week off, Toby, Finny and Dan return refreshed and raring to go. Breakfast, toilet doors, Darren Stevens, The Hundred, England v South Africa and much much more discussed in this episode of Zero Ducks Given. What else could you possibly want?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The various members of the ZDG team are all over the place this week so rather than let our one listener miss out on hearing from Finny, Dan and Toby, we're re-releasing a classic episode from earlier this year to keep the listener entertained. Back next week with a brand new episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Not an episode for the faint-hearted as the team discuss gruesome injuries, major surgery and ingrown hairs. There is also some cricket chat as well including The Hundred, the England white-ball side and the Commonwealth Games. Plus Daniel is having a moan about his gruelling schedule... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We've got a great guest on the podcast this week as Finny's former team mate Tim Murtagh joins us for a trip down memory lane. They talk about their time together at Middlesex, their recent struggles as captains and of course, their Test half-centuries... And Dan recounts his train journey from Durham to London. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A very busy podcast this week with both England's men and women in action and the ODI retirement of Ben Stokes. The ZDG react to what this news means for the 50 over game. Elsewhere, a couple of our listeners have dug up some old magazine articles about our Finny... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It has been a busy week for the England men and women this week - with contrasting results. It could be worse though, you could be Virat Kohli who continues to search for that elusive century. And Finny is the captain of Sussex this week!  But he's facing another very flat wicket and he's not happy about it (surprise) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Well this is getting silly now... Another record breaking England run chase and more Baz-Ball antics as they beat India to level the Test series 2-2 A (slightly tipsy) Dan and Toby react to the game. And is there a batsman even worse than Ebadot Hossain?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baz-Ball is here and it's beautiful! The England boys completed another thrilling run chase against New Zealand to complete an unexpected series whitewash. Elsewhere, with Eoin Morgan's retirement, the team reflect on his amazing contribution to English cricket. And our new favourite cricketer Ebadot Hussein has been in action... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Another great week in the cricket world (unless you're a Dutch bowler) as England set a new record ODI score. But Finny isn't convinced it's a great watch! Elsewhere, the team discuss the best looking cricketers, bad haircuts and the strangest opening partnership ever.. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What have we just witnessed? England chasing down 299 in 50 overs in a TEST MATCH thanks to a breath-taking Jonny Bairstow knock. The ZDG team relive an amazing English win, which means they don't have time to talk about Finny's disappointing week... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

England have finally won a Test match!  The Zero Duck Given boys reflect on a great win for the new Stokes-McCullum era and another Joe Root masterclass Meanwhile Finny has been taking wickets and exacting his revenge on John Simpson of Middlesex and Daniel tells us where he'd like us to scatter his ashes... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The English Test summer is here! England versus New Zealand begins this week and we are joined by special guest Jeremy Coney who gives us his verdict on the appointment of Brendon McCullum. Plus, Dan poses a philosophical question and Finny has been in action for Sussex and tells us about the time he met the Queen... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The English Test summer is nearly here! The squad has been announced for the upcoming match against New Zealand and there's a few surprises and some familiar returning faces... In other news, Daniel has had some medical issues, Toby has had food poisoning and Finny tells us about the illest he's ever been... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Another busy week for English cricket as Brendon McCullum was announced as the new red ball coach with the first Test of the summer just weeks away. Whilst down under it's been another sad week for Australian cricket. Elsewhere, the Fairbreak Invitational has been taking place and Finny has been struggling with flat pack furniture... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's been a bad week for WG Grace fans as he has had some runs and wickets removed from his record.  Meanwhile in the modern era, the County Championship continues and Toby suggests a new rule... which Finny is (unsurprisingly) not happy with. And Dan has boiler issues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The podcast has a cultured, continental feel this week as Norcross joins Toby and Finny from atop a big hill in Tuscany. The team react to the appointment of Ben Stokes as England Test captain as well as the latest round of County Championship matches. Plus, you can hear what happened when Toby and Dan went to a street cricket event organised by the wonderful charity Chance 2 Shine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The boys are back together this week as they reflect on a few standout performers in the County Championship, the ridiculous form of Jos Buttler in the IPL and the appointment of Rob Key as Director of England Men's Cricket. Elsewhere, Norcross is hungover (again) and Finny has had his knees drained... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's been one of those weeks where the Zero Ducks Given team just haven't been able to coordinate their schedules. So rather than let our two listeners down, we've put together a selection of highlights from the podcast to keep you going this week. Rest assured, Finny, Norcross and Toby will be back next week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Finny's season got off to a good individual start as he made his debut for Sussex, was in the wickets and hit his first six of the year! The team react to the start of the County Championship, the possible loss of one of the most loved things in league cricket, discuss some questionable tactics in the IPL and also talk about the worst batsman in the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Not one, but two brilliant guests this week. Cricket superfan and star of 'The Thick of It'  Chris Addison reacts to a brilliant Women's World Cup, whilst self-professed cricket geek Erika Morris gives us a statistical preview of the upcoming season. Elsewhere the Hundred squads have been announced and Finny is getting ready for a (freezing) first game of the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

So much for the "red ball reset" as England suffered a pretty embarrassing defeat in the final Test against West Indies. Elsewhere, Finny has been in action for his new side Sussex and Norcross has a money-making scheme in mind. And we ask the big question- should all professional cricketers be given a cat or a pony? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The ZDG team are back for another episode as they discuss another ultimately drab Test match between England and West Indies although there were some highlights including Ben Stokes and Kraigg Braithwaite's wonderful batting and Jack Leach's mammoth spell. At the other end of the entertainment spectrum, England Women (just about) pulled off a stunning win against New Zealand. Elsewhere, Finny is absolutely loaded thanks to his TV work, Dan has been eating tree leaves and Toby learns the hard way that rum punches are dangerous. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Zero Ducks Given team react to England's drawn first Test against West Indies as the supposed 'red ball reset' gets underway. And after a couple of dodgy pitches around the world, Toby think he has a solution but the others just think he's an idiot. Plus, Finny is set some new challenges for his upcoming season with Sussex. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A sad week for cricket and an uncharacteristically sensible episode to go with it. The team reflect on the shocking news of the death of Shane Warne and what he meant to them as a fan, a fellow player and a colleague. Plus the brilliant commentator and journalist Geoff Lemon joins the boys to tell us how the tragic news has affected Australians. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ahead of Australia’s first tour of Pakistan since 1998, we were joined by the excellent Aatif Nawaz for his preview of the home side. For the rest of the podcast we mainly just talked about Finny's cat Ethel licking herself. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is this the greatest era of Test bowlers ever? Or are the batsmen just a bit rubbish...?  Steven Finn, Daniel Norcross and Toby Tarrant discuss. Finny discusses what he thinks makes a good/bad captain. Plus it's the anniversary of a very special innings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's a busy week this week! Richard Madley tells us about his time as the IPL auctioneer and we reflect on some of the big winners and losers at this year's event. Plus Kate Cross joins us from New Zealand and talks about life in quarantine ahead of the Women's World Cup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Another mad week in the world of cricket as Finny, Dan and Toby react to the shock decision to drop Broad and Anderson from England's forthcoming tour of the West Indies! And the boys are joined by the co-host of the brilliant "Final Word" podcast and all round good bloke Adam Collins to talk all things Australia; The departure of Justin Langer, the Women's Ashes win and the upcoming tour of Pakistan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Some wonderful cricket matches to discuss this week as the West Indies beat England in the Men's T20 series and the Women played out a thrilling draw with the Aussies in the one off Test. We're joined by Sophia Dunkley to discuss that match. Elsewhere, Finny has been selling pants online and Dan has been cutting his wife's hair with... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Finny is back from Australia but gutted to be home and closer to Daniel and Toby. Luckily his much better friend, the brilliant Isabelle Westbury, joins us this week ahead of the England Women's Test Match against the Aussies. Elsewhere, Daniel is in high spirits after treating himself to a new vacuum cleaner and Finny gives us a touching rendition of Baby Shark... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Another Ashes defeat and another England batting collapse as the team reflect on a harrowing series. Elsewhere, Finny has been spending time with his hero,Virat Kohli steps down as India captain and 'The Love God' answers some of your questions... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A new year but same old Test cricket... it never disappoints. Not only did England manage to avoid an Ashes whitewash, but South Africa pulled off a sensational win against India and Bangladesh shocked the Kiwis in their own backyard. Meanwhile, Finny's new alter ego 'The Love God' is here to help! And he offers some sage advice for Dan and Toby's dishwashers, relationships and life in general. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The urn isn't coming home. After a painful defeat in the 3rd Ashes Test, the team reflect on a where its all going wrong for the England red ball team and what it's future holds. Meanwhile, Finny joins us from a lawn bowls club in Sydney, compares Daniel and Toby to dictators and then goes for a wee... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Another disappointing defeat for England leaves them 2-0 down in the Ashes. The team reflect on the 2nd Test, where it went wrong and if Australia are simply just the better side. Also, Finny discusses the best side he ever played against and Daniel moans about a leak in his roof... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

All kicking off this week after the 1st Ashes Test. Dan doesn't agree with Toby, Toby doesn't agree with Dan. Finny is annoyed by both of them.  The team reflect on a disappointing but not massively surprising opening match of the series and look ahead to Adelaide! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's finally here! After weeks of chaos, The Ashes are about to begin... if it doesn't rain the whole time that is. The team discuss the prospects of both sides and which England team we expect to see. Plus Finny, nonchalantly, goes through his best ever bowling figures... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With just over a week to go until the Ashes, the team talk about Pat Cummins as captain, Mark Wood's fighting talk and the need to keep Ben Stokes safe until the series starts. Plus we reflect on an amazing Test match between India and New Zealand. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Another quiet week in the world of cricket... The team discuss Tim Paine stepping down as captain, the ongoing Azeem Rafiq situation and the wider societal issues they bring. But before that, a bit of light relief as we read some of your angry batsmen stories and talk to Finny about the importance of a happy dressing room. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Australia hey? Never bet against them. Begrudgingly, the team praise the Aussie's winning the Men's T20 World Cup and reflect on the tournament. And after Devon Conway broke his finger punching his bat, we talk famous cases of batsmen losing their temper. And there's a lot of nudity... sorry! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

And then there were four.. The Twenty20 World Cup is nearly over and the team analyse the final teams left in the competition ahead of a couple of cracking semi-finals. The ZDG team also reflect on Chris Gayle and his incredible Twenty20 career and Finny has got an admirer! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jos Buttler - What. A. Player. This week the team discuss his incredible form as well as the elite captaincy of Eoin Morgan.  Elsewhere, India continue to struggle and Finny has been training with Sussex for the first time!  On a more sour note, Azeem Rafiq's racism complaint against Yorkshire has taken another disappointing and ugly turn. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A bonus episode of Zero Ducks Given this week as the team were invited to try out the booking.com T20 Cricket Pavilion - full of food, drink and all sorts of cricket memorabilia. Whilst in there, the boys discussed the accommodation, Finny's legendary 1 for 21 spell against the Aussies at Trent Bridge and the T20 World Cup so far. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Another great guest this week as Fox Cricket host and all round broadcasting legend Mark Howard aka Howie joins us from Australia. We talk about the long awaited return of Ben Stokes and what this mean for the Ashes. Finny upsets our new friend by slagging off Don Bradman and comparing himself to Glenn McGrath. And we plug our live show - Saturday 13th November, 5pm. Odeon, Leicester Square, London - https://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/zero-ducks-given-live-at-podicon-london-13-11-2021/event/35005AD19FE91DAD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're joined by another brilliant guest this week as the lovable Jack Leach joins the boys for a chat. Jack talks all about the last 18 months playing cricket throughout a pandemic and how preparations for the Ashes are going. And of course he talks about THAT game at Headingley batting with Ben Stokes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Another hectic episode with Finny packing to go away as the team record, the England squad for the Ashes is discussed, Daniel proposes a Squid Game style selection policy and the live show is just over a month away! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A strange episode this week as Finny is showing signs of a midlife crisis and Daniel has decided to start being nice for a change Also, Finny talks about the scariest man he's ever played against and the team discuss whether the Ashes are going to go ahead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For the first time since we started, the entire Zero Ducks Given team finally met up all under one roof! The boys headed to Sixes Cricket Club in London, a bar with indoor Nets.  After some pretty average batting all round, the team sat down with some food and drink to discuss Moeen Ali's retirement from Test cricket, Warwickshire's title win, the brilliant England Women's summer and the ongoing saga surrounding England's cancelled tour to Pakistan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Toby's away this week but never fear, Daniel steps up to host as he and Finny as joined by top cricket journalist George Dobell. And another week and another big story in cricket that the team get stuck into, namely England cancelling their tour of Pakistan.  There's also chat about the T20 Blast finals and Finny and George settle a bit of beef from 2012...  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pure chaos this week. Graeme 'Foxy' Fowler is staying with Daniel at the moment so he joined us for the podcast...once they finally get the technology working. Foxy then talked about scoring runs with a broken neck and scoring runs after necking pints all night before we were rudely interrupted as some criminals broke into Finny's neighbours car! Enjoy the mayhem. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With the Fifth Test between England and India called off a couple of hours before play was due to start at Old Trafford, we felt an emergency podcast was needed. Finny joins Dan as they discuss what happened, why it happened and what the consequences could be for both sides. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Finny has been out for a few drinks with England captain Eoin Morgan and top commentator and former England star Isa Guha. So instead of talking cricket, a merry Finny is roaming around Central London, talking about how he's going to get a nose job and what his favourite cereal is. There's also some chat about the Fourth Test between England and India as well if that sort of thing interests you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We've got a very special guest with us this week as the one and only Bumble joins us! As well as plenty stories from the legend, we discuss the biggest transfer of the week (no, not that Ronaldo fella) and reflect on a great win for England over India in the Third Test. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lots going on as ever in the world of cricket this week. The Hundred came to a thrilling end, England have more injury concerns ahead of the Third Test against India and Beefy has got a new gig in Australia! Sadly however, the uglier side of the game is rearing its head as Azeem Rafiq continues to resolutely campaign against the racism he suffered at Yorkshire in his playing days. @Tobytarrent @NorcrossCricket @FinnySteve  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Test Cricket hey? Another disappointing result for Joe Root's men after they suffered defeat against India in a feisty and thrilling encounter. And it wasn't even the best Test match of the week after West Indies beat Pakistan in one of the great matches of all time. Also, Finny talks about 'those five balls' in the Hundred. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The team react after India were saved by the rain during the 1st Test against England. Elsewhere, poor Alex Hales took a couple of eye-watering blows in The Hundred and Finny tells us one of his best stories ever. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Test Cricket is back as we preview the upcoming England v India series. Daniel is being blindly pessimistic whilst Toby is the exact opposite! Meanwhile, the cricket culture wars surrounding The Hundred continue and the team discuss Ben Stokes taking time away from the game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A week into The Hundred and the team reflect what's been a strong opening week for the tournament.  Also, Finny reflects on his time with England and bowling 90mph at his peak. Plus there's some news about the Ashes that might just suit England's struggling top order... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Big week in the world of cricket. England beat Pakistan in their T20I series with a thrilling win in the final game. And at long, long last, The Hundred has finally arrived and is about to get underway. Finny is preparing for his first game in the new format by eating apple pie and Toby and Dan select their England WT20 squads. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Plenty of Finny's stories in this week's episode as he talks about missing his first England call-up, working under Andy Flower and Monty Panesar's bizarre sleeping habits. The team also compare stories on the first cricket match they ever saw and Dan has been wearing the same clothes for two days... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode we spend a lot of time talking about one man in particular...and for once it's not Darren Stevens! After Jimmy Anderson took his 1,000th first class wicket this week, the team reflect on that incredible achievement. They also discuss the chaos of the Sri Lankan's at the moment and there's a lot of talk about the bowling machine - aka the "fluffer" of professional cricket. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The team recorded this immediately after England's epic win over Germany in Euro 2020 as Finny talks about missing huge sporting moments whilst playing cricket. The team also spare a thought for Tom Banton who hit a brilliant hundred whilst everyone was busy watching the football the previous night. And there's reaction to England's men beating Sri Lanka and the women beating India. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we are joined by Sam Billings ahead of England's white ball series with Sri Lanka. He talks life in bubbles, facing Steven Finn and his football ability. We also review the brilliant Test match between England and India women and Finny has been on fire in the Vitality Blast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week the team discuss another batting collapse for the England Test team and try and get to the bottom of where its all going wrong. Plus, Finny talks openly about his England career, Daniel previews the upcoming England women's Test match against India and Toby has been bowling absolutely rapid in the nets... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Test cricket returned last week, and so did the crowds! But sadly this was marred by events off the pitch as the team discuss the first match between England and New Zealand and the Ollie Robinson affair. Elsewhere, Dan can't be trusted to dress himself and Finny hit his second six of the season! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Daniel and Toby preview the upcoming England v New Zealand Test series whilst Finny went to Eoin Morgan's barbecue... Also, we hear from ex England fast bowler Matthew Hoggard, presenter Matt Floyd and rugby legend Rob Andrew. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A special episode this week as the Zero Ducks Given team joins forces with the brilliant Kate Cross and Alex Hartley from the 'No Balls' podcast! There's talk of England debuts, cheap booze and business class flights. Five people on a Zoom call, what could possibly go wrong? Let the chaos ensue... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

More Aussies have been falling out this week as three years after "Sandpaper Gate", new revelations came to light.  The team also discuss Jofra Archer's latest injury troubles, the County Championship and explore Finny's hotel room... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After reports this week of former and current Aussie cricketers having a scrap, Finny recalls the time he repeatedly punched Monty Panesar in the ribs. Daniel explains why a peanut is not a nut, the boys debate which Harry Potter house they would want to be part of and there is some cricket chat as well. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's been a hell of a week for Finny after his beloved Watford got promoted before he took a 5-for against Somerset. Meanwhile Daniel, when he could finally be bothered to turn up for this episode, whinges about trains but basks in the glory of a huge Surrey victory. Also, the team react to the unsurprising news that the IPL has been suspended and what this could mean for the rest of cricket's calendar. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The wonderful Alison Mitchell joins the podcast and given the chance to defend herself after Daniel dragged her good name through the mud a couple of episodes ago. Elsewhere, Finny talks about his first ever England call-up and the team discuss the new-look England selection policy, the IPL and the TV show Mastermind. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Another great week in the County Championship and Finny has been taking wickets and even scoring a few runs... but far too slowly for Daniel and Toby's liking! Also, the team discuss the European Super League proposal in football and ask the question, who is English County Cricket's "Big 6" equivalent? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The team discuss two men in their 40s living very different lives...Darren Stevens is back scoring runs and taking wickets for Kent whilst Chris Gayle is starting his rap career! Elsewhere, Daniel reacts to more controversy surrounding 'The Hundred' and Finny talks about the time him and the rest of the England ODI squad ended up in a karaoke bar... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, the boys talk about Quinton De Kock's acting skills and Dan and Toby set birthday boy Finny some challenges for the season ahead in exchange for champagne. And the team are joined by double World Cup winner and England legend Sarah Taylor after it was announced she is joining up with Welsh Fire in The Hundred. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Another week, another series defeat in India. The Zero Ducks Given team reflect on a thrilling but disappointing ODI series for England. Elsewhere, Finny has been outdoors playing some actual cricket for Middlesex in pre-season, Dan has been upsetting his missus as per usual and Toby professes his love for Sam Curran. Oh, and there's a lot of talk about hats. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The team reflect on more disappointment for England in India and discuss what to do with Dawid Malan, Ben Stokes and Moeen Ali. Meanwhile Finny and Toby discuss the ground rules for their upcoming net session and Dan finally gets a Rashid Khan statistic off his chest.... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Finny was late to this podcast but don't worry we had another tall ex-England bowler on standby in the shape of Chris Tremlett! He talks about playing in the 'Road Series' against legends from around the world... and Tino Best. Meanwhile Daniel reveals he's been getting free booze for years and Finny has finally had enough of all Toby's abuse... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Toby tries his best to keep the chat positive but Dan, not happy about waking up before midday, won't stop complaining about pretty much everything. Finny discusses teammates suffering from 'Delhi Belly', the team talk about Kieron Pollard hitting six sixes and England's defeat in India and our brilliant listeners give us their rhyming cricket tv shows. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's all been kicking off this week! The sledging for this winter's Ashes series has started already, English cricketers are falling out on Twitter and Dale Steyn wants people to know he is definitely NOT having a mid-life crisis. Meanwhile Daniel Norcross, a man whose been having a mid-life crisis for 40 years, shares his recipe for a seafood crêpe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The team have got together to record the latest podcast 3 days earlier than expected after England's rapid loss against India. They reflect on the madness in Ahmedabad, Finny talks about bouncing Jofra Archer and stealing Daniel's fanbase and bananas get slagged off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

He actually got a contract! This is not a drill. Steven Finn has got a contract. This week on the pod, the team react as Finny is picked up in the draft for 'The Hundred' by the Manchester Originals and his new team mate Harry Gurney pops in for a chat. Also, the team ask the big question: what exactly is 'windmilling'? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The team discuss England's spanking in India, West Indies winning another thrilling Test match in Bangladesh and the upcoming IPL auction. Also, Finny talks a lot about prawns, Daniel talks about capybaras and we upset all Star Wars fans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The first ever episode of Zero Ducks Given and what a time to start. The team reflect on England's stunning victory in Chennai and the West Indies ridiculous victory over Bangladesh. Also, Steven and Toby ask the controversial question - was Don Bradman actually any good? (answer : yeah he probably was to be fair) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

'Zero Ducks Given' is an irreverent look at the world of cricket - less about the stats, much more about the stories...From the highs to the lows and from the big nights out to the inevitable hangovers the morning after. Much loved former England cricketer Steven Finn, currently still playing and captain of Middlesex, will give insights from inside the dressing room. Joining him will be cricket-loving Radio X presenter Toby Tarrant and Test Match Special commentator Dan Norcross. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices