Zero Ducks Given

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 podcastchoices.com/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 podcastchoices.com/adcho...

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 podcastchoices.com/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 abo...

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 podcastchoices.com/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 podcastchoices.com/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 p...

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 choic...

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 podcastchoices.com/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 a...

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 podcastchoices.com/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 podcastchoic...

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 podcastchoices.com/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 podcastchoices.com/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 podcastchoices.com/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 Pakis...

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 podcastchoices.com/adc...

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...

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 podcastchoices.com/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. Le...

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 podcastchoices.com/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 podcastchoices.com/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 podcastchoices.com/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 podcastchoices.com/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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices