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InDepth headlines national business sports cricket regional entertainment technology world travel autos health | in-depth coverage > Ashes Series 2002-2003 > Ashes urn too fragile to travel, to remain in London 10.33 IST 20th Nov 2002 By IndiaExpress Bureau Plans to have an urn carrying the Ashes moved to Australia temporarily for a display have been dropped because the famous cricket trophy is too fragile to travel. A joint statement from the Australian Cricket Board (ACB) and the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) on Wednesday revealed the planned visit - and its cancellation. ACB chief executive James Sutherland said in Melbourne that conservation experts had warned against transporting the 10-centimeter (4-inch) urn in its current state. The statement said the urn needed to be repaired because of adhesive used to fix it 75 years ago. It will be removed from display at its permanent home in the MCC museum at Lord's in London for further restoration work. Sutherland said the MCC was still keen to plan a future visit. Australian teams have complained that despite winning the last seven Ashes Test series, they have not been allowed to bring the original Ashes home. They receive a replica of the original urn, which is said to contain the ashes of a bail burned after the final Test of the 1882-83 series in Australia. The urn did make one brief trip to Australia for the Bicentennial Test between the two countries in 1988. ACB Chief Executive Officer James Sutherland said it was disappointing that the Australian public would not be able to see the urn during the current Ashes tour. "We are pleased that the MCC is still keen to plan a future it," said Sutherland. "We look forward to completing our role in the planning process once the restoration of the urn has been completed." Roger Knight, MCC secretary and chief executive, said the club could not ignore advice that the urn was too delicate to be shipped. "Our absolute priority is to ensure that the urn receives expert attention from leading conservation specialists as a matter of urgency," said Knight. "Once the work has been completed, and the current risk of breakage has been ended, we hope it will prove possible for the urn to be displayed in Australia." in-depth coverage > Ashes Series 2002-2003 > |
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