Chaminda Vaas waves to crowds who gathered to welcome Sri Lanka home from the World Cup, Colombo, May 3, 2007© AFP
Ricky Ponting and John Howard, Australia's prime minister, during a welcome home reception for the Australian team, Martin Place, Sydney, May 3, 2007© Getty Images
Ricky Ponting prepares to go on stage during a welcome home reception for the Australian team, Martin Place, Sydney, May 3, 2007© Getty Images