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Radio commentary lets you dream about the game - Joseph 'Reds' Perreira

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In the latest episode of the podcast we chat with one of the most prolific radio broadcasters: Joseph 'Reds' Perreira. In a career spanning over 50 years, Reds has commentated on 152 Tests and close to 500 other matches - including ODIs, first-class, and List A games. Note: Readers in India can now buy Mike Marqusee's classic cricket book War Minus The Shooting on Flipkart and Amazon. Readers outside India, can buy the book on Amazon. Talking Points: Overcoming a stammer by imitating radio commentary Traveling the Caribbean to watch live sport in the 1950s A memorable commentary debut in 1971 - when India toured the Caribbean The thriller at Edgbaston - calling West Indies v Pakistan in the 1975 World Cup The honour of being at Lord's in 1975 - watching West Indies lift the trophy Life as a freelancer in Australia in 1975-76 The day Roy Fredericks ruled The World Series Cricket game in Sydney - when Kerry Packer made his point Breaking the story of the West Indies' "rebel" tour to South Africa