Here’s why Derby is going to get a white and gold postbox

Derby is set to receive a celebratory postbox to mark the England Cricket team’s victory.

The Royal Mail will mark the first time that the England Men’s and Women’s teams have held both the ICC Cricket World Cup winners’ titles by painting 15 special edition postboxes.

The County Ground in Derby has been chosen as one of the World Cup venues to be commemorated with a special postbox.

A spokesperson at the Royal Mail said: “A dedicated Royal Mail team will be on standby to transform the specially selected postboxes over the coming weeks. The postboxes will be painted white and feature stylised images of a gold cricket bat, ball and stumps.

“Decorated for a three-month period, the specially selected postboxes will be complemented by a permanent gold plaque. The plaque’s inscription will celebrate England Cricket’s historic position as joint holder of both ICC Cricket World Cup titles.”

The Royal Mail is also rolling out special stamps with images of both squads.

Matt Parkes, Managing Director, Stamps and Collectibles at Royal Mail, said: “Cricket is truly coming home.

“We are delighted to celebrate the historic achievement of England Cricket and celebrate both the England Men’s and Women’s winning teams in 2019 and in 2017, giving England Cricket both titles.”

The postboxes will remain in use and customers will be able to post mail as usual.