Mahela Jayawardene (RHB/RAM/capt)
Age: 29. ODI appearances: 236. First cap: v ZIM, Colombo, Jan 24, 1998
A fine technician with an excellent temperament, he has settled in as captain after Marvan Atapattu was injured. Under him, Sri Lanka are a well-knit unit capable of going all the way at the World Cup.
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Kumar Sangakkara (LHB/WK)
Age: 29. ODI appearances: 189. First cap: v PAK, Galle, July 5, 2000
He is a classy batsman and a superb wicket-keeper, one of the most influential figures in the side. A major factor in Sri Lanka's World Cup campaign.
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Russel Arnold (LHB/RAOB)

Age: 33. ODI appearances: 169. First cap: v RSA, Lahore, Nov 6, 1997 A tall, patient accumulator of runs, he lost form and his place in the side before forcing his way back with a string of good displays for Sri Lanka 'A'. He is also an athletic fielder in the circle.
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Marvan Atapattu (RHB/RALB)
Age: 36. ODI appearances: 268. First cap: v IND, Nagpur, Dec 1, 1990
The former captain is one of the most experienced players in the side and an elegant batsman at the top of the order.
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Malinga Bandara (RHB/RALB)
Age: 27. ODI appearances: 23. First cap: v NZL, Wellington, Jan 6, 2006
The leg-spinner may not get a chance to play in the World Cup due to the presence of Muttiah Muralitharan unless conditions demand a second specialist spinner in the side.
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Tillakaratne Dilshan (RHB/RAOB/WK)
Age: 30. ODI appearances: 109. First cap: v ZIM, Bulawayo, Dec 11, 1999
One of the most under-estimated cricketers in the game despite proving his worth with both bat and ball. A strong middle-order batsman and a steady off-spinner.
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Dilhara Fernando (RHB/RAFM)
Age: 27. ODI appearances: 105. First cap: v RSA, Paarl, Jan 9, 2001
The injury-plagued fast bowler goes to the World Cup fitter than ever and will lend firepower to the attack.
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Sanath Jayasuriya (LHB/SLA)
Age: 37. ODI appearances: 379. First cap: v AUS, Melbourne, Dec 26, 1989
Age has not diminished either his skills or enthusiasm for the game. He is in prime form with the bat and ball, just as he was 11 years ago when Sri Lanka won their only World Cup title.
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Nuwan Kulasekara (RHB/RAMF)
Age: 24. ODI appearances: 17. First cap: v ENG, Dambulla, Nov 18, 2003
The youngster generates lively pace and moves the ball both ways.
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Farveez Maharoof (RHB/RAFM)
Age: 22. ODI appearances: 60. First cap: v ZIM, Harare, April 25, 2004
The typical bits-and-pieces cricketer so useful in one-day cricket. Needs to fire with both bat and ball if Sri Lanka are to do well.
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Lasith Malinga (RHB/RAF)
Age: 23. ODI appearances: 28. First cap: v UAE, Dambulla, July 17, 2004
The speedster with the slinging round-arm action is described as the 'X-factor' of the team by Sangakkara. Works up hostile pace with both the new and old balls. The man to watch at the World Cup.
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Muttiah Muralitharan (RHB/RAOB)
Age: 34. ODI appearances: 287. First cap: v IND, Colombo, Aug 12, 1993
The spin wizard appears to be getting better with age and remains the biggest threat to rival batsmen at the World Cup. Spins the ball on any surface due to his flexible wrist that has generated a lot of controversy.
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Chamara Silva (RHB)
Age: 27. ODI appearances: 14. First cap: v AUS, Colombo, Aug 26, 1999
The exciting middle-order batsman may be hard to keep out of the team after scoring an unbeaten century against India in Sri Lanka's last one-dayer before the World Cup.
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Upul Tharanga (LHB)
Age: 22. ODI appearances: 43. First cap: v WIS, Dambulla, Aug 2, 2005
The talented left-handed opener has forged a successful combination with Jayasuriya at the top of the order.
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Chaminda Vaas (LHB/LAFM)
Age: 33. ODI appearances: 290. First cap: v IND, Rajkot, Feb 15, 1994
Sri Lanka's most successful new ball bowler is back to trouble batsmen, just as he did at the previous World Cup in South Africa. The pace spearhead's form will determine how far the team goes in the tournament.
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(Article: Copyright © 2007 AFP)