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
Oct 05, 2023•13 min
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
Oct 04, 2023•58 min
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
Sep 29, 2023•51 min
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
Sep 21, 2023•49 min
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
Sep 14, 2023•45 min
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
Sep 08, 2023•50 min
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
Aug 30, 2023•51 min
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
Aug 24, 2023•49 min
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
Aug 15, 2023•56 min
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
Aug 09, 2023•52 min
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/ad...
Aug 03, 2023•51 min
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...
Jul 30, 2023•17 min
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 l...
Jul 29, 2023•16 min
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
Jul 28, 2023•12 min
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
Jul 27, 2023•18 min
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
Jul 25, 2023•53 min
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, Austral...
Jul 23, 2023•16 min
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. Visi...
Jul 23, 2023•12 min
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
Jul 22, 2023•16 min
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...
Jul 21, 2023•16 min
What a day of cricket. A brilliant 189 by Zak Crawley, supported by half centuries from Moeen Ali and Joe Root may just have put England in with a huge chance to level the series. Toby and Dan round up an exhilarating day in Manchester. Australia 317 (Labuschagne 51, Marsh 51; Woakes 5-62) England 384-4 (Crawley 189, Root 84, Moeen 54) England lead by 67 runs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 20, 2023•18 min
England having won the toss for the fourth consecutive Test in this series choose to bowl at Old Trafford. And trying to make sense of Day 1, we have Dan in the commentary box, Toby at home and Finny nowhere to be seen or heard. Australia: 299-8 (Labuschagne 51, Marsh 51; Woakes 4-52) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 19, 2023•15 min
Mixed emotions this week as England's pursuit of the Women's Ashes came to an end after another thrilling match. So attention turns to the 4th Men's Ashes Test at Old Trafford where Jimmy Anderson is back! And the Aussies aren't happy with some of the naughty language being used in the stands during this series... Bless. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 18, 2023•51 min
It's been a week since Finny, Daniel and Toby were all together and the men's Ashes are still alive! Now they've had some time to settle down, the boys react to a mad few days in Leeds. Plus Finny's got a new look, there's a very exciting young player in the County Championship and we find out what everyone's favourite film of all time is. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 12, 2023•47 min
You've just got to love Test cricket. The highs and the lows and the way it just tugs on your emotions. Dan and Toby round up Day 4 of the Third Ashes Test at Headingley. Australia 263 (Marsh 118; Wood 5-34) & 224 (Head 77; Broad 3-45, Woakes 3-68) England 237 (Stokes 80; Cummins 6-91) & 254-7 (Brook 75, Woakes 32*; Starc 5-78) England win by three wickets; Australia lead series 2-1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 09, 2023•15 min
When life gives you Lemon, you make some darn fine Lemonade. And when Dan gets Geoff Lemon to join him to review Day 3 of the Third Ashes Test at Headingley, drink every last drop as England chase that win to keep the series alive. Australia 263 (Marsh 118; Wood 5-34) & 224 (Head 77; Broad 3-45, Woakes 3-68 )England 237 (Stokes 80, Cummins 6-91) & 27-0 (Duckett 18*) England need another 224 runs to win Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 08, 2023•11 min
An onslaught from Ben Stokes and the 2nd innings wickets of Labuschagne, Smith and Khawaja means England are just about keeping their Ashes hopes alive. Dan at Headingley is joined by Toby at home to look back at Day Two of the Third Test. Australia 263 (Marsh 118; Wood 5-34) & 116-4 (Khawaja 43; Moeen 2-34) England 237 (Stokes 80, Cummins 6-91) Australia lead by 142 runs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 07, 2023•12 min
5 wickets for Mark Wood and a brilliant century by Mitchell Marsh meant that Day 1 of the Third Ashes Test had it all. Dan is joined by Phil 'Tuffers Tufnell at Headingley to round it up. Australia 263: Marsh 118; Wood 5-34, Woakes 3-73 England 68-3: Crawley 33; Cummins 2-28 England trail by 195 runs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 06, 2023•9 min
What did we witness?! One of the most ridiculous Test matches in history took place at Lord's in the Second Ashes Test and we've got a brilliant guest to discuss it all with as Darren Gough joins us this week alongside the usual trio of Toby, Finny and Dan. The England and Yorkshire legend talks about playing against the Aussies, walking through the Long Room, Ben Stokes and what to expect at Headingley. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 05, 2023•54 min
Not sure how you can sum up Day 5, but Dan Norcross, Jeremy Coney and Andy Zaltzman have a real good go. Controversy and drama and sixes a plenty as Australia win despite the heroics of Ben Stokes. Australia 416 (Smith 110, Head 77) & 279 (Khawaja 77; Broad 4-65) England 325 (Duckett 98, Brook 50; Starc 3-88) & 327 (Stokes 155) Australia won by 43 runs, lead series 2-0 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 02, 2023•21 min
