urn

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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

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

Of the four wins, three came in a single series when England lifted the urn in Australia for the only time in the past 39 years.

From BBC • Dec. 25, 2025

England are already 3-0 down after three Tests against Australia, with the chance of regaining the urn gone and the risk of a humiliating clean sweep in the final two Tests.

From BBC • Dec. 24, 2025

After they removed the coffin to the street, the santeros broke a clay urn behind Felicia’s old De Soto, the funeral car, and sprinkled it with cold water to refresh her for the final journey.

From "Dreaming in Cuban" by Cristina García