Episode notes
It's been tricky but we've got the boys back in one (virtual) place to record an episode finally - thanks to the 3 listeners who wondered where we were! Toby, Finny and Dan break down the Champions Trophy and England's campaign. Finny gives us a ball by ball account of playing in the International Masters League and bowling at Sachin Tendulkar. And we have news of an upcoming match against another cricket podcast...and one of our listeners could maybe possibly potentially be part of the Zero Ducks Given side...(maybe) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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'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 i
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