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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 3-68, 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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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

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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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

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 Toby isn't a fan of Dan's cricket updates on the radio...Oh, and no Finny this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 recommendations! Also, a review of the Cricket Writers awards where the brilliant Kevin Howells was celebrated for his contribution to broadcasting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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

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 including winning the World Test Championship, retaining The Ashes and now winning the World Cup for a sixth time. Dan and Toby look back on the day with a mini episode. India 240 all out (50 overs): Rahul 66 (107), Kohli 54 (63); Starc 3-55 Australia 241-4 (43 overs): Head 137 (120), Labuschagne 58 (110) Australia won by six wickets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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* (66); Southee 3-100 New Zealand 327 (48.5 overs): Mitchell 134 (119), Williamson 69 (73); Shami 7-57 India won by 70 runs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 (39), Engelbrecht 45 (80); Siraj 2-29 India won by 160 runs Wednesday - India v New Zealand Thursday - South Africa v Australia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 rain-affected match in Bengaluru Dan Norcross looks back at both encounters with yet another (surprisingly popular) monologue. Australia 286 (49.3 overs): Labuschagne 71 (83); Woakes 4-54, Rashid 2-38 England 253 (48.1 overs): Stokes 64 (90), Zampa 3-21 Australia won by 33 runs New Zealand 401-6 (50 overs): Ravindra 108 (94), Williamson 95 (79); Wasim 3-60 Pakistan 200-1 (25.3 overs): Fakhar 126* (81), Babar 66* (63); Southee 1-27 Pakistan won by 21 runs (DLS) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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

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 England 129 (34.5 overs): Livingstone 27 (46); Shami 4-22 India won by 100 runs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 to help with those difficult conversations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 overs): Maxwell 106 (44), Warner 104 (93); Van Beek 4-74 Netherlands 90 (21 overs): Singh 25 (25); Zampa 4-8 Australia won by 309 runs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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), Jansen 75* (42) England 170 (22 overs): Wood 43* (17), Atkinson 35 (21) South Africa win by 229 runs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan 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

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); Mujeeb 3-51, Rashid 3-3 Afghanistan won by 69 runs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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... Pakistan 191 (42.5 overs): Babar 50, Rizwan 49; Bumrah 2-19 India 192-3 (30.3 overs): Rohit 86, Shreyas 53* India won by seven wickets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 England win by 137 runs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 India 201-4 (41.2 overs): Rahul 97*, Kohli 85; Hazlewood 3-38 India won by six wickets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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/adchoices

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't a final episode of the Ashes Daily! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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) & 135-0 (Khawaja 69*, Warner 58*) Australia need another 249 runs, England need 10 wickets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 4-82) & 389-9 (Root 91, Bairstow 78, Starc 4-94) Australia 295 (Smith 71, Woakes 3-61) England lead by 377 runs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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*) Australia are 222 runs behind Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 (Labuschagne 111; Wood 3-27) England 592 (Crawley 189, Bairstow 99*; Hazlewood 5-126) Match drawn, Australia lead series 2-1 and retain the Ashes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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, Bairstow 99*; Hazlewood 5-126) Australia are 61 runs behind Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 (Labuschagne 51, Marsh 51; Woakes 5-62) & 113-4 (Labuschagne 44*; Wood 3-17) England 592 (Crawley 189, Bairstow 99; Hazlewood 5-126) Australia are 162 runs behind Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices