hand prints on a giant cricket ball

Cricket fans put their hand prints on a giant cricket ball during an event held in conjunction with the Cricket World Cup 2011, in Colombo January 11, 2011.

The giant ball is being taken around the country, and will return for the first match of the World Cup to be held in Sri Lanka, on February 20 at Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium in Hambantota. REUTERS/Dinuka Liyanawatte