urn

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In Adelaide, Cummins bowled magnificently and was the captain to seal 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

It snapped a 15-year winless streak in Australia but came too late to save the series with the hosts retaining the urn by winning in Perth, Brisbane and Adelaide.

From Barron's • Jan. 3, 2026

However, Stokes is not viewing this match as a springboard for regaining the urn next year.

From BBC • Jan. 3, 2026

The deep red fruit of the mulberry is the everlasting memorial of these true lovers, and one urn holds the ashes of the two whom not even death could part.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton