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Everlasting Summer 04 | Cricket starts to diversify Everlasting Summer
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By the 1980s, a diversity of international teams was touring Australia with much greater frequency than ever before.
Sri Lanka visited for the first time in 1982-83, and the West Indies, Pakistan and India were touring far more regularly. Australian teams were also playing in these countries more often, and the commentary team introduced new voices.
What impact did hearing coverage of visiting teams have on local communities, especially South Asian and West Indian Australians?
What was the experience of broadcasting from South Asia and the West Indies like?
By the 1980s, a diversity of international teams was touring Australia with much greater frequency than ever before.
Sri Lanka visited for the first time in 1982-83, and the West Indies, Pakistan and India were touring far more regularly. Australian teams were also playing in these countries more often, and the commentary team introduced new voices.
What impact did hearing coverage of visiting teams have on local communities, especially South Asian and West Indian Australians?
What was the experience of broadcasting from South Asia and the West Indies like?
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