Zero Ducks Given

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); Mujee...

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......

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...

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 Englan...

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 I...

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 abou...

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 podcastchoices.com/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 a...

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

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 podcastchoices.com/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 podcastchoices.com/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...

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) & 13...

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...

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 podcastchoices.com/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*) Aus...

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 podcastchoices.com/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 (Labuschag...

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, Ba...

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 podcastchoices.com/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 (...