urn

Example Sentences

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Brook's misdemeanour occurred before England touched ground in Australia, but it typified the slapdash approach to regaining the urn.

From BBC

By the time the next series against Australia starts in summer 2027 it will be 12 years since England last won the urn.

From BBC

Whatever the rights and wrongs of the cause of Usman Khawaja's back problems in Perth, or the criticism he subsequently received, there is no doubt his injury was crucial to the destination of the urn.

From BBC

The hosts completed a five-wicket win at the Sydney Cricket Ground after lunch on day five for a thumping 4-1 series victory, retaining the famous urn for at least another 18 months.

From Barron's

There is the goal of going out with the urn reclaimed at the Oval.

From BBC