Zero Ducks Given

'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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296 episodes
Updated Nov 19, 2025

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Jan 28, 2024 · 24 min
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 run
Jan 27, 2024 · 19 min
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
Jan 26, 2024 · 22 min
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/
Jan 25, 2024 · 20 min
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 Harley 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
Jan 25, 2024 · 1 hr 10 min
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.
Jan 20, 2024 · 55 min
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...
Jan 12, 2024 · 50 min
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.
Jan 5, 2024 · 49 min
Dump
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!
Dec 23, 2023 · 51 min
Daddy Hundred
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)
Dec 13, 2023 · 51 min
KC and the ZDG Band
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!
Dec 5, 2023 · 1 hr
An Episode in the Key of Ecclestone
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.
Nov 30, 2023 · 55 min
No Toby No Problem
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.
Nov 23, 2023 · 50 min
Moves Like Jagger
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...
Nov 19, 2023 · 19 min
Cricket World Cup (Non) Daily - India v Australia - Final
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
Nov 17, 2023 · 21 min
Cricket World Cup (Non) Daily - SF - Australia v South Africa
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
Nov 15, 2023 · 10 min
Cricket World Cup (Non) Daily - SF - India v New Zealand
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
Nov 12, 2023 · 14 min
Cricket World Cup (Non) Daily - End of the Group Stage
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
Nov 10, 2023 · 53 min
The Big Show
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...
Nov 4, 2023 · 13 min
Cricket World Cup (Non) Daily - Eng v Aus / Pak v NZ
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
Nov 3, 2023 · 48 min
2 Doctors 1 World Cup
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.

Zero Ducks Given

Hyderabad Day 4

Hyderabad Day 3

Hyderabad Day 2

Hyderabad Day 1

The one where we all met up

Padel Padel

Carrying the Drinks

Dump

Daddy Hundred

KC and the ZDG Band

An Episode in the Key of Ecclestone

No Toby No Problem

Moves Like Jagger

Cricket World Cup (Non) Daily - India v Australia - Final

Cricket World Cup (Non) Daily - SF - Australia v South Africa

Cricket World Cup (Non) Daily - SF - India v New Zealand

Cricket World Cup (Non) Daily - End of the Group Stage

The Big Show

Cricket World Cup (Non) Daily - Eng v Aus / Pak v NZ

2 Doctors 1 World Cup