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'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 and current Sussex cricketer Steven Finn 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.
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We're back (thanks to our 14 listeners who got in touch, one of whom was wondering why their usual weekly fix of ZDG wasn't around to send him to sleep...) and this episode is worth the wait. Toby, Finny and Dan talk county cricket, viral tweets and Finny met the Prime Minister... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…
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Toby, Daniel and Dr. Steven Finn are back and so is the County Championship! Plus Dr. Finny talks about the playing offers he had in his career. And the other two argue over Ben Stokes. Plus an update on the women's tour of New Zealand. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…
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When we recorded this episode, England Women were in the middle of a thrilling white ball series against New Zealand and the team reacted to the first few games. Also, Finny discusses being given a rating on his performance before signing a central contract with England. And move over Ebadot Hossain. We have a new favourite cricketer... Learn more …
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How even to begin describing this episode? It's the usual mix of frivolity and cutting edge analysis with Finny, Toby and Dan as they review the start of England's Women tour of NZ and also compare the Indian Premier League to the Marvel Comic Universe... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…
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After a disappointing tour to India, there is now not a Test match for the England Men's team until July. The team discuss what the team might look like by then and the future of Bairstow and Foakes And we're joined by Tammy Beaumont in New Zealand ahead of the Women's upcoming tour! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoi…
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84 by Joe Root was the only highlight on a day when England's tour of India ended in a huge innings defeat in the fifth Test in Dharamsala. England were bundled out for 195 to lose by an innings and 64 runs and give India a 4-1 series victory. Dan and Toby reflect... England 218 (Crawley 79; Kuldeep 5-72, Ashwin 4-51) & 195 (Root 84; Ashwin 5-77) I…
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Centuries by Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill have seen India take take complete control of the fifth and final Test. The only ray of light on day two was Ben Stokes taking a wicket with his first delivery in 251 days, Dan and Toby look back on the three sessions of play. England 218: Crawley 79; Kuldeep 5-72, Ashwin 4-51 India 473-8: Gill 110, Rohit …
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England won the toss, decided to bat and Zak Crawley scoring 79 is about as good as it got on day 1 of the Fifth and final Test against India. The tourists were bowled out for 218, losing their last eight wickets for 81 runs having been 100-2 at one stage. Dan and Toby reflect on a disappointing day for England. England 218: Crawley 79; Kuldeep 5-7…
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The fifth and final Test between India and England is about to get underway and the team preview the game including Jonny Bairstow's 100th cap. Finny is embroiled in what the rap game calls "beef" and Toby has prepared a game... God help us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…
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The trio are all back together after the daily episodes and Finny has been accused of being a nice man?! We work out that Finny is actually responsible for all of England's defeats in the past two years. Plus we discuss the futures of Tom Hartley and Shoaib Bashir and players who choose to not play red ball cricket or as we call them "Voldermorts L…
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There won't be a Dharamshala decider for England as India overcame a top-order wobble to win the Fourth Test in Ranchi and guarantee a series win. Dan and Toby look back on the day. England 353 (Root 122*) & 145 (Crawley 60, Ashwin 5-51) India 307 (Jurel 90, Jaiswal 73; Bashir 5-119) & 192-5 (Gill 52*, Jurel 39*; Bashir 3-79) India won by five wick…
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A fascinating day of Test cricket with England's hopes of a win to head into the final Test of the series level pegging fading after an India fightback on day three of the fourth Test in Ranchi. Dan and Toby look back on the day England 353 (Root 122*) & 145 (Crawley 60, Ashwin 5-51) India 307 (Jurel 90, Jaiswal 73; Bashir 5-119) & 40-0 (Rohit 24*)…
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Four wickets by Shoaib Bashir has put England in a position to take control of the fourth Test against India in Ranchi. Dan looks back at day 2 alongside Toby who is back from a whirlwind trip to Amsterdam! England 353 all out: Root 122*, Robinson 58; Jadeja 4-67 India 219-7: Jaiswal 73; Bashir 4-84, Hartley 2-47 India trail England by 134 runs Lea…
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A wonderful unbeaten hundred by Joe Root rescued England on day 1 of the Fourth Test. Having won the toss and deciding to bat, the tourists were reduced to 112-5, debutant Akash Deep removing the top three in a fiery spell. But Root steadied the innings that included a century stand with Ben Foakes. Dan and Toby review the day. England 302-7: Root …
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Finny is back (briefly) from Stockholm so the whole team is together to react to the latest Test match and preview the upcoming one between India and England. There's also discussions about the worst run-out merchants and forgetting your bowling spikes. And Toby's off to Amsterdam where he's hoping to recreate a magical Finny moment Learn more abou…
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Well, that was quite something! England absolutely thrashed by India on Day 4 of the Third Test in Rajkot. A brilliant 214 not out by the brilliant Yashasvi Jaiswal was the highlight of India's second innings, leaving the tourists 557 to win... However, being bowled out for 122 in less than 40 overs, gave the home side a 434 run win, their biggest …
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India are in complete control of the Third Test after a day where England's first innings collapsed and a brilliant century by Yashasvi Jaiswal has given the home side a lead of 322. Dan and Toby sort of look back on the day and if you have any children listening, or indeed are a school going young person, I'd skip this episode... India 445 (Rohit …
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What a day of Test cricket! A scintillating century by Ben Duckett, in just 88 deliveries, led England's assault against India in Rajkot on day 2 of the Third Test. Duckett was unbeaten on 133 at at the close, with England 207-2 from only 35 overs in reply to India 445. Toby and Dan reflect on the three sessions of play. India 445: Rohit 131, Jadej…
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Centuries by Rohit Sharma and Ravindra Jadeja have put India in a comfortable position on day 1 of the Third Test in Rajkot, despite England having the hosts 33-3 inside the first hour. Toby and Dan (apologies for some of the sound quality) sort of look back on the day... India 326-5: Rohit 131, Jadeja 110*, Sarfaraz 62; Wood 3-69 Learn more about …
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It's a Valentine's Day special as we are joined by a man loved by Finny and cricket fans all over the world... Eoin Morgan! Eoin talks to us all about his early memories of Finny, how he's coping with retirement, the genius of Ben Stokes and the similarities in their captaincy styles. Plus a preview of the upcoming India v England Third Test. Learn…
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It's our 3 year anniversary! Time flies when you're having fun... or in Finny's case time drags when you have to hang out with two idiots every week. We discuss the England vs India series and Finny has been getting himself in trouble in Stockholm... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…
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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; Hartle…
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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 o…
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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…
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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 Roh…
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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…
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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-…
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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*, Ducke…
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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 l…
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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…
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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…
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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 spa…
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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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices…
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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 podcast…
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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 podcas…
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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 f…
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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…
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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 recomme…
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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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices…
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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 includi…
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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 a…
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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…
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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…
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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 podcastchoic…
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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 …
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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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices…
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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 Englan…
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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 t…
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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 ov…
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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), Jan…
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