Zero Ducks Given

Zero Ducks Given

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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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219 episodes

IPL = MCU

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

52m
Mar 22
The One with Tammy

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/adchoices

1h 3m
Mar 15
Dharamsala Day 3

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) India 474: (Gill 110, Rohit 103, Padikkal 65, Jaiswal 57, Sarfaraz 56; Bashir 5-173) India won by an innings and 64 runs, won series 4-1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

20m
Mar 09
Dharamsala Day 2

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 103, Padikkal 65, Jaiswal 57, Sarfaraz 56; Bashir 4-170 India lead by 255 runs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

17m
Mar 08
Dharamsala Day 1

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 5-72, Ashwin 4-51 India 135-1: Jaiswal 57, Rohit 52* India trail by 83 runs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

18m
Mar 07
Beef

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

58m
Mar 06
Nice Guy Finny

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

53m
Mar 01
Ranchi Day 4

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 wickets, lead series 3-1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

17m
Feb 26
Ranchi Day 3

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*) India need 152 more runs to win Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

15m
Feb 25
Ranchi Day 2

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

18m
Feb 25
Ranchi Day 1

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 106*, Foakes 47; Deep 3-70 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

22m
Feb 23
Not The Big Show

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 about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

56m
Feb 22
Rajkot Day 4

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 of all time. Dan and Toby try to make sense of the day. India 445 (Rohit 131, Jadeja 112; Wood 4-114) & 430-4 dec (Jaiswal 214*, Gill 91, Sarfaraz 68*) England 319 (Duckett 153, Stokes 41; Siraj 4-84) & 122 (Jadeja 5-41) India won by 434 runs, lead series 2-1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

23m
Feb 18
Rajkot Day 3

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 131, Jadeja 112; Wood 4-114) & 196-2 (Jaiswal 104, Gill 65*) England 319 (Duckett 153, Stokes 41; Siraj 4-84) India lead by 322 runs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

17m
Feb 17
Rajkot Day 2

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, Jadeja 112, Sarfaraz 62; Wood 4-114 England 207-2: Duckett 133* England trail by 238 runs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

21m
Feb 16
Rajkot Day 1

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 your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

12m
Feb 15
Eoin Love

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 more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1h 2m
Feb 14
Headphones

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

56m
Feb 11
Visakhapatnam Day 4

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

20m
Feb 06
Visakhapatnam Day 3

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

23m
Feb 04
Visakhapatnam Day 2

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

13m
Feb 03
Visakhapatnam Day 1

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

21m
Feb 02
From Barbados to Sweden

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

32m
Feb 01
Hyderabad Day 4

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

24m
Jan 28
Hyderabad Day 3

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

19m
Jan 27
Hyderabad Day 2

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

22m
Jan 26
Hyderabad Day 1

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

20m
Jan 25
The one where we all met up

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

1h 10m
Jan 25
Padel Padel

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

55m
Jan 20
Carrying the Drinks

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

50m
Jan 12