Zero Ducks Given

England Men are World Champions (again) after a thrilling victory over Pakistan as Finny, Toby and a drunk Dan (again) reflect on a brilliant final. Plus the team launch the "Cricket Teas World Cup" and there's some sad news from the world of English cricket. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

And then there were four as the T20 World Cup semi-finals get underway. The team reflect on a classic South Africa choke against The Netherlands, England's progression throughout the tournament and just for once, Finny's international career gets a bit of love. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

England's T20 World Cup hopes are just about still alive after a great win over New Zealand. Finny, Toby and a slightly inebriated Dan reflect on a huge result for Jos Buttler's team. They also discuss "I'm a Celebrity, Get Me Out Of Here" and the nicest man in cricket. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The T20 World Cup is well under way... but before the boys discuss that they get distracted, for a change, and talk about a few slightly more disturbing topics. Plus the team are excited to hear the news that the podcast is growing internationally... Sort of. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The T20 World Cup is underway but even before the boys get to that, all manner of topics discussed. It turns out that Dan is huge fan of Doctor Who, Finny gets mistaken for a footballer and there's an update on the quest to find Ethel a boyfriend. In cricketing matters, Scotland got off to a flyer by beating West Indies and the ZDG boys make their predictions as to who will win the trophy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

England are looking good ahead of the T20 World Cup just at the right time after a couple of win over Australia. But the series hasn't been without controversy after a clash between Matthew Wade and Mark Wood. Dan has hot-footed it from the 2nd T20 to join Toby and Finny minutes after the end for another episode as Finny discusses the importance of a united dressing room, central contracts and his greatest ever shot. And yes, more chat about Ethel and this time, we need the help of the listener. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Well, what a series that was! England won the final T20 to complete a 4-3 win over Pakistan and the boys discuss the current state of the squad ahead of the World Cup. There's also a long discussion about facial hair and a certain queueing footballer as well as another very welcome appearance by Ethel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Toby is back, much to the disappointment of Dan and Finny. THAT incident in the 3rd ODI between England and India is discussed, Surrey's Championship title win is obviously talked about and there's lots of love for Harry Brook. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With Toby away and with Dan and Finny still annoyed that they weren't invited to the wedding, the fabulous Isabelle Westbury joins Zero Ducks Given to add a touch of class to the proceedings. They talk about the England mens team being in Pakistan, England women taking on India, stag and hen dos, beds and facial hair. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The English Test summer is over! Finny, Toby and Dan discuss the most bizarre and successful summer of cricket in a long long time and the impact of Stokes and McCullum. Finny talks about his recent knee operation in graphic detail, Dan is late because he's ordered a curry and forgotten about the podcast and we ask the question 'who's the worst cricketer the Queen ever met?' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Another chaotic week in the world of cricket and another chaotic podcast. Johnny Bairstow has been injured in a freak golf accident and half the World T20 squad is currently injured too. Meanwhile, Daniel and Toby cover all the other big topics including breakfast choices and crisps. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Daniel and Finny have been getting along famously in recent days leaving Toby feeling left out. And if that wasn't enough, Daniel discusses borrowing another man's underwear... And in cricket, England got back to winning ways after a perfect performance against South Africa in the Second Test at Old Trafford. The ZDG team assess how Ben Stokes, Ben Foakes and newly confessed 'gym freak' Ollie Robinson helped their team to a comprehensive victory. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A whole of topics discussed this week from bowling records in The Hundred, a brief look back at England's First Test defeat to South Africa, the German word for "Baz Ball" and Finny's cats make yet another appearance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After a week off, Toby, Finny and Dan return refreshed and raring to go. Breakfast, toilet doors, Darren Stevens, The Hundred, England v South Africa and much much more discussed in this episode of Zero Ducks Given. What else could you possibly want?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The various members of the ZDG team are all over the place this week so rather than let our one listener miss out on hearing from Finny, Dan and Toby, we're re-releasing a classic episode from earlier this year to keep the listener entertained. Back next week with a brand new episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Not an episode for the faint-hearted as the team discuss gruesome injuries, major surgery and ingrown hairs. There is also some cricket chat as well including The Hundred, the England white-ball side and the Commonwealth Games. Plus Daniel is having a moan about his gruelling schedule... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We've got a great guest on the podcast this week as Finny's former team mate Tim Murtagh joins us for a trip down memory lane. They talk about their time together at Middlesex, their recent struggles as captains and of course, their Test half-centuries... And Dan recounts his train journey from Durham to London. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A very busy podcast this week with both England's men and women in action and the ODI retirement of Ben Stokes. The ZDG react to what this news means for the 50 over game. Elsewhere, a couple of our listeners have dug up some old magazine articles about our Finny... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It has been a busy week for the England men and women this week - with contrasting results. It could be worse though, you could be Virat Kohli who continues to search for that elusive century. And Finny is the captain of Sussex this week! But he's facing another very flat wicket and he's not happy about it (surprise) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Well this is getting silly now... Another record breaking England run chase and more Baz-Ball antics as they beat India to level the Test series 2-2 A (slightly tipsy) Dan and Toby react to the game. And is there a batsman even worse than Ebadot Hossain?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Baz-Ball is here and it's beautiful! The England boys completed another thrilling run chase against New Zealand to complete an unexpected series whitewash. Elsewhere, with Eoin Morgan's retirement, the team reflect on his amazing contribution to English cricket. And our new favourite cricketer Ebadot Hussein has been in action... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Another great week in the cricket world (unless you're a Dutch bowler) as England set a new record ODI score. But Finny isn't convinced it's a great watch! Elsewhere, the team discuss the best looking cricketers, bad haircuts and the strangest opening partnership ever.. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What have we just witnessed? England chasing down 299 in 50 overs in a TEST MATCH thanks to a breath-taking Jonny Bairstow knock. The ZDG team relive an amazing English win, which means they don't have time to talk about Finny's disappointing week... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

England have finally won a Test match! The Zero Duck Given boys reflect on a great win for the new Stokes-McCullum era and another Joe Root masterclass Meanwhile Finny has been taking wickets and exacting his revenge on John Simpson of Middlesex and Daniel tells us where he'd like us to scatter his ashes... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The English Test summer is here! England versus New Zealand begins this week and we are joined by special guest Jeremy Coney who gives us his verdict on the appointment of Brendon McCullum. Plus, Dan poses a philosophical question and Finny has been in action for Sussex and tells us about the time he met the Queen... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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/adchoices

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 about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 absolutely loaded thanks to his TV work, Dan has been eating tree leaves and Toby learns the hard way that rum punches are dangerous. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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

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/adchoices

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. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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

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