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TIL that in the early days of cricket being broadcast on Australian radio, the commentators would simulate the sound of the batsman striking the ball by tapping their pencil on the desk near the m... (www.abc.net.au)

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The original post: /r/todayilearned by /u/JimPalamo on 2024-10-06 17:04:45.

Original Title: TIL that in the early days of cricket being broadcast on Australian radio, the commentators would simulate the sound of the batsman striking the ball by tapping their pencil on the desk near the microphone.

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