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urn

[urn] / ɜrn /
NOUN
vessel
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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

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

Resting the urn on the stump of the dead tree, I can almost hear Baba's voice guiding me.

From "You Bring the Distant Near" by Mitali Perkins




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