urn
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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
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
There is the goal of going out with the urn reclaimed at the Oval.
From BBC • Jan. 3, 2026
I twist the lid back on the almost-empty urn.
From "You Bring the Distant Near" by Mitali Perkins
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