urn
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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
As such, Australia have once again got their hands on the urn with a second-choice or even third-choice bowling attack.
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
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
Without looking up, Starry gestures toward the urn on the mantel.
From "You Bring the Distant Near" by Mitali Perkins
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