urn

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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 • Jan. 11, 2026

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 • Jan. 8, 2026

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 • Jan. 7, 2026

Australia lead the five-Test series 3-1 after eight-wicket wins in Perth and Brisbane, before an 82-run victory in Adelaide ensured they retained the famous urn.

From Barron's • Jan. 3, 2026

Mr. Patterson, dressed in pressed pants and a button-down shirt, held the urn tightly to his life jacket while we pushed on into the bay.

From "The Line Tender" by Kate Allen