Zero Ducks Given
222 episodes - English - Latest episode: 10 days ago - ★★★★★ - 1 rating'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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Episodes
Dutch Delight
October 20, 2023 08:59 - 52 minutesDan 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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Cricket World Cup (Non) Daily - England v Afghanistan
October 15, 2023 18:02 - 15 minutesOne 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 podcastcho...
Cricket World Cup (Non) Daily - India v Pakistan
October 14, 2023 21:54 - 12 minutesWell, 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, ...
#DanOfTheDay
October 11, 2023 22:19 - 46 minutesAfter 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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Cricket World Cup (Non) Daily - England v Bangladesh
October 10, 2023 17:35 - 11 minutesGame 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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Cricket World Cup (Non) Daily - India v Australia
October 08, 2023 19:12 - 16 minutesGame 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...
Cricket World Cup (Non) Daily - Eng v NZ
October 05, 2023 17:25 - 12 minutesEngland'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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Planes, No Trains and Automobiles
October 04, 2023 08:22 - 58 minutesDan 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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices
15kg
September 29, 2023 08:58 - 50 minutesAn 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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Teeth
September 21, 2023 20:40 - 49 minutesFinny'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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Roxanne
September 14, 2023 11:25 - 45 minutesThe 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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dan's small plate
September 08, 2023 15:18 - 50 minutesBoth 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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mahika
August 30, 2023 13:49 - 50 minutesEngland 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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Cage Fighting
August 24, 2023 12:45 - 49 minutesIt'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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The One where Steven Finn retires
August 15, 2023 12:17 - 55 minutesWarning: 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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dutch
August 09, 2023 16:04 - 51 minutesFinny'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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ashes to Ashes
August 03, 2023 07:56 - 51 minutesOne 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 podcastchoices.com...
The Oval Day 4
July 30, 2023 18:37 - 17 minutesA 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...
The Oval Day 3
July 29, 2023 20:26 - 16 minutesEngland 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 l...
The Oval Day 2
July 28, 2023 21:01 - 11 minutesThe 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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Oval Day 1
July 27, 2023 19:38 - 17 minutesThe 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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Rain
July 25, 2023 12:52 - 52 minutesA 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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Old Trafford Day 5
July 23, 2023 17:33 - 15 minutesAnd 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, Australi...
Old Trafford Day 4 PT 2
July 23, 2023 00:25 - 12 minutesWe 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. Visi...
Old Trafford Day 4
July 22, 2023 12:25 - 16 minutesNo 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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Old Trafford Day 3
July 21, 2023 20:07 - 15 minutesAn 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...
Old Trafford Day 2
July 20, 2023 20:15 - 17 minutesWhat 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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Old Trafford Day 1
July 19, 2023 19:38 - 15 minutesEngland 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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The C Word
July 18, 2023 14:32 - 51 minutesMixed 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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Borg
July 12, 2023 16:28 - 46 minutesIt'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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Headingley Day 4
July 09, 2023 17:25 - 14 minutesYou'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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Headingley Day 3
July 08, 2023 19:31 - 11 minutesWhen 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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Headingley Day 2
July 07, 2023 19:08 - 11 minutesAn 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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Headingley Day 1
July 06, 2023 20:47 - 8 minutes5 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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dazzler
July 05, 2023 11:16 - 53 minutesWhat 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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Lord's Day 5
July 02, 2023 17:42 - 21 minutesNot 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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Lord's Day 4
July 01, 2023 22:42 - 5 minutesWith 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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Lord's Day 3
June 30, 2023 19:38 - 10 minutesToby 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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Lord's Day 2
June 29, 2023 19:01 - 11 minutesJeremy 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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Lord's Day 1
June 28, 2023 23:56 - 14 minutesBack 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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bingo
June 27, 2023 14:24 - 40 minutesMore 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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Crack
June 22, 2023 13:56 - 44 minutesWell, 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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Edgbaston Day 5
June 20, 2023 19:25 - 8 minutesWow, 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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Edgbaston Day 4
June 20, 2023 00:24 - 12 minutesDay 4 of the First Ashes Test had it all as Daniel and Finny review the action. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Edgbaston Day 3
June 18, 2023 17:54 - 14 minutesDon'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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Edgbaston Day 2
June 17, 2023 20:37 - 19 minutesSo, 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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Edgbaston Day 1
June 16, 2023 21:09 - 13 minutesSo, 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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dunkers
June 14, 2023 16:40 - 47 minutesIt'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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Chip Shop
June 08, 2023 19:01 - 51 minutesA 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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Defrosted
June 01, 2023 18:37 - 41 minutesThe 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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices