urn
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The implosion of a team during the 5-0 Ashes drubbing in 2013-14, and the rebuild to regain the urn in 2015 - the last time England beat Australia.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 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
Cummins played one and got his hands on the urn.
From BBC • Jan. 7, 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
Masjid stays with the car, guarding the urn.
From "You Bring the Distant Near" by Mitali Perkins
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