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
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Old Trafford Day 3

'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.

Society & Culture

Personal Journals

History

Philosophy

Places & Travel

Comedy

Sports

Cricket

The World Cup is nearly here and Daniel and Finny are jetting off for the coverage! 
Plus the team discuss the greatest balls ever bowled, leaving tours for the birth of your child as well as the new edition of Cricket Captain.
And Toby was so drunk on Saturday he doesn't remember the first men's T20 between England and Pakistan...and this episode was recorded on the Tuesday after the abandoned third T20...
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Daniel Does Dallas

The international summer is underway! And there's more good news for cricket fans as Jofra Archer and Ben Stokes the bowler are back.
Dan's been to the theatre and brings some culture to the episode but it's been a terrible start to the summer for Finny...
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No Room at the Inn

It's the end of an era as Jimmy Anderson announces his international retirement. The team discuss whether it was the right decision, what an amazing career he's had and who could possibly try and replace him.
Plus club cricket is well and truly back and there's a Jamie Smith love-in.
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Oh Jimmy Jimmy

The County Championship continues and it's been a good week for Surrey without them even playing!
And we're joined by Paul Newman who reflects on over 30 years as a cricket journalist. The changes he's seen in the game, the players he's upset and the best moments of an amazing career.
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Ibex

A bonus episode of Zero Ducks Given as Daniel sat down at Lord's recently to chat cricket and culture with four legends of the game.
Thanks to the amazing team at The Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority, Sir Andy Roberts, Sir Richie Richardson, Sir Curtly Ambrose and Sir Vivian Richards shared stories and moments from their careers.

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Old Trafford Day 3

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