Post box to mark England’s world cup win put up in Cardiff
A POST BOX to mark England’s recent Cricket World Cup win has been put up in Cardiff.
Following England’s historic win earlier in July, a special edition white and gold postbox has been unveiled on Queen Street.
Royal Mail said the postbox is to “honour” the victory of the men’s team in 2019 and the women’s team world cup win in 2017.
Despite being located in the Welsh capital, the postbox has no mention of Wales.
The name of the England cricket team has caused debate for years – the team’s governing body is the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) and Wales’ top cricketers can represent England. But Wales isn’t represented in any other way. Some politicians have previously called on Wales to break away from the ECB and form its own side.
Both Scotland and already have separate teams.
Announcing the news, a Royal Mail spokeswoman said: “Representing both England and Wales, this is the first time that the England Men’s and Women’s teams have held both the ICC Cricket World Cup winners’ titles simultaneously.”
But the move hasn’t gone down well with everyone.
One Twitter user said: “What Ireland cricket on earth is wrong with us in Wales? On top of the bridge naming farce I’ve just seen this monstrosity in the middle of Cardiff.
“Celebrating a win by a team called England with no Welsh players. We’re better than this Cymru.”
On Wednesday a number of Yes Cymru, a campaign group for Welsh independence, stickers had been plastered over the postbox.
Following England’s recent Word Cup win former First Minister Carwyn Jones tweeted: “I wonder if we will ever see a [Welsh] team...”
A England and Wales Cricket Board spokesman said: “The Royal Mail’s commemorative post boxes are a fitting way to mark the outstanding achievements of our World Cup winning England men’s and women’s teams. As the national governing body for cricket in both countries, we’re proud to have Wales as part of ECB and recognise the enormous contribution it has made to the game over many years.
“Historically, this has included producing England players, hosting England international matches in Cardiff and Welsh people holding senior management positions within the sport.”