Simon Katich and Michael Clarke after Australia's loss © AFP

The Australians reflect on what could have been © AFP

Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Anil Kumble hold aloft the series trophy presented by Allan Border and Sunil Gavaskar © AFP

The bubbly is out and the celebrations begin © AFP

VVS Laxman, Sourav Ganguly and Harbhajan Singh soak up the atmosphere © AFP

One final goodbye from Sourav Ganguly © AFP

Make way for the victors © Getty Images

Sourav Ganguly is carried off the field by team-mates © AFP

The victorious Indian team take up vantage points on the car given to the Man of the Series, Ishant Sharma © Getty Images

Harbhajan Singh leads the celebrations on the field © Getty Images

The Indians celebrate the series win © Getty Images

A crestfallen Ricky Ponting looks on at the presentation ceremony © Getty Images

Shane Watson heads back to the pavilion after being caught by Mahendra Singh Dhoni off Harbhajan Singh © Getty Images

Mahendra Singh Dhoni has the bails off in a flash to stump out Jason Krejza © Getty Images

Harbhajan Singh belts out an appeal © AFP

Amit Mishra celebrates after getting a wicket © AFP

Harbhajan Singh and Mahendra Singh Dhoni know the importance of Matthew Hayden's wicket © Getty Images

Amit Mishra is charged up after dismissing Michael Hussey © AFP