Sri Lanka 2011 World Cup Squad

KUMAR SANGAKKARA (capt)

Age: 33.
Role: Left-hand batsman, wicketkeeper
Stats: ODIs 282, Runs 8,699, Highest 138 not out, Average 36.86, Strike-Rate 75.30, Centuries 10, Fifties 59; Catches 276, Stumpings 70

The elegant, inspirational captain will lead from the front, batting at number three to anchor the innings and making shrewd bowling changes and field placements from behind the stumps.(Photo: Getty Images)

MAHELA JAYAWARDENE

Age: 33.
Role: Right-hand batsman, Right-arm medium
Stats: ODIs 332, Runs 9,1197, Highest 128, Average 32.68, Strike-Rate 77.17, Centuries 12, Fifties 55, Catches 170, Wickets 7, Best bowling 2-56, Average 79.71, Economy-Rate 5.75.

The former skipper is a prolific scorer and holds the key to Sri Lanka's batting at the World Cup. One of the safest fielders in the game, he can also turns his arm over when called on to break a partnership.(Photo: Getty Images)

TILLAKARATNE DILSHAN

Age: 34.
Role: Righ-hand batsman, Off-spinner
Stats: ODIs 194, Runs 4,956, Highest 160, Average 35.14, Strike-Rate 87.23, Centuries 8, Fifties 20, Catches 81, Stumping 1, Wickets 54, Best bowling 4-29, Average 43.87, Economy-Rate 4.77

The aggressive opener will be counted upon to provide a fluent start. Loves to go over the top when the field is inside the circle and plays shots on both sides of the wicket. He is also an useful off-spinner.(Photo: Getty Images)

UPUL THARANGA

Age: 26.
Role: Left-hand batsman
Stats: ODIs 112, Runs 3,503, Highest 120, Average 34.34, Strike-Rate 72.88, Centuries 9, Fifites 18, Catches 19.

The Tsunami survivor is another exciting opening batsman in the Dilshan mould but is more selective in his stroke-play. The left-hander is at ease in all three formats of the game, but is ideally suited to build an innings in the one-day format.(Photo: Getty Images)

THILAN SAMARAWEERA

Age: 34.
Role: Right-hand batsman, off-spinner
Stats: ODIs 44, Runs 752, Highest 105 not out, Average 26.85, Strike-Rate 68.67, Centuries 2, Fifties 0, Catches 14, Wickets 10, Best bowling 3-34, Average 53.80, Economy-Rate 4.67

The solid, patient batsman is the perfect foil for the stroke-makers in the side. He is not a regular member of the one-day side but his penchant for big scores on sub-continental wickets earned him selection for the World Cup.(Photo: Getty Images)

CHAMARA SILVA

Age: 31.
Role: Right-hand batsman, Leg-spinner
Stats: ODIs 64, Runs 1,437, Highest 107 not out, Average 30.57, Strike-Rate 70.16, Centuries 1, Fifties 11, Catches 20, Wickets 1, Best bowling 1-21, Average 21.00, Economy-Rate 5.25

For someone who made his one-day debut in 1999, he has not played consistently well to hold a regular place in the team. His batting style resembles Aravinda de Silva, the current chairman of selectors.(Photo: Getty Images)

CHAMARA KAPUGEDERA

Age: 23.
Role: Right-hand batsman, Right-arm medium
Stats: ODIs 85, Runs 1,440, Highest 95, Average 22.85, Strike-Rate 73.09, Centuries 0, Fifties 7, Catches 28, Wickets 2, Best bowling 1-24, Average 109, Economy-Rate 5.06

Another aggressive batsman, he makes useful contributions lower down the order, especially in the slog overs. An accurate medium-pacer who keeps runs in check.(Photo: Getty Images)

ANGELO MATHEWS

Age: 23.
Role: Right-hand batsman, Right-arm fast-medium
Stats: ODIs 35, Runs 702, Highest 77 not out, Average 35.10, Strike-Rate 83.07, Centuries 0, Fifties 6, Catches 12, Wickets 27, Best bowling 6-20, Average 31.59, Economy-Rate 4.63

An outstanding all-rounder and brilliant fielder, he could be one of the stars of the World Cup. He can bat anywhere in the order and bowls at lively pace.(Photo: Getty Images)

THISARA PERERA

Age: 21.
Role: Left-hand batsman, Right-arm medium-fast
Stats: ODIs 16, Runs 139, Highest 36 not out, Average 17.37, Strike Rate 117.79, Centuries 0, Fifties 0, Catches 7, Wickets 25, Best bowling 5-28, Average 20.72, Economy-Rate 5.25

Another all-rounder with a penchant for big shots, ideal in the final overs, and a fast bowler who can bowl with the new ball and also generate reverse swing with the older cherry.(Photo: Getty Images)

NUWAN KULASEKARA

Age: 28.
Role: Right-hand batsman, Right-arm fast-medium
Stats: ODIs 83, Runs 475, Highest 57 not out, Average 16.96, Strike-Rate 70.57, Centuries 0, Fifties 1, Catches 20, Wickets 100, Best bowling 4-40, Average 29.04, Economy-Rate 4.54

The former softball player is now Sri Lanka's frontline swing bowler, relied upon to run through rivals' top order. Was ranked as the world's top one-day bowler in 2009.(Photo: Getty Images)

LASITH MALINGA

Age: 27.
Role: Right-hand batsman, Right-arm fast
Stats: ODIs 77, Runs 210, Highest 56, Average 8.75, Strike-Rate 66.66, Centuries 0, Fifties 1, Catches 12, Wickets 114, Best bowling 5-34, Average 27.02, Economy-Rate 4.92

The fiery pace spearhead with the round-arm slinging action that batsman find hard to pick. Claimed four wickets off successive balls against South Africa in the last World Cup.(Photo: Getty Images)

DILHARA FERNANDO

Age: 31.
Role: Right-hand batsman, Right-arm fast-medium
Stats: ODIs 141, Runs 239, Highest 20, Average 9.95, Strike-Rate 61.75, Catches 27, Wickets 180, Best bowling 6-27, Average 29.78, Economy-Rate 5.20

Will provide good support to Malinga and Kulasekara with the new ball, provided he stays away from injuries and curbs his habit of overstepping at regular intervals.(Photo: Getty Images)

MUTTIAH MURALITHARAN

Age: 38.
Role: Right-hand-batsman, off-spinner
Stats: ODIs 341, Runs 667, Highest 33 not out, Average 6.80, Strike-Rate 77.10, Catches 129, Wickets 519, Best bowling 7-30, Average 23.18, Economy-Rate 3.92

The world bowling record-holder and the only member of the current team who was part of the World Cup winning squad in 1996. The off-spinner has retired from Tests and looks forward to bowling out of the game with another Cup triumph.(Photo: Getty Images)

AJANTHA MENDIS

Age: 25.
Role: Right-hand batsman, spinner
Stats: ODIs 46, Runs 99, Highest 15 not out, Average 7.61, Strike-Rate 68.75, Catches 6, Wickets 82, Best bowling 6-13, Average 19.59, Economy-Rate 4.40

The mystery spinner who turns the ball both ways with a unique action in which he flicks the ball out of his hands like a carrom player. But batsmen appear to pick him better now, making him less effective than before.(Photo: Getty Images)

RANGANA HERATH

Age: 32.
Role: Left-hand batsman, left-arm spinner
Stats: ODIs 11 Runs 4, Highest 2, Average 2.00, Strike-Rate 50.00, Catches 4, Wickets 11, Best bowling 3-28, Average 27.45, Economy-Rate 4.02

A surprise inclusion for the World Cup ahead of off-spinner Suraj Randiv, he was taken in to lend variety to the attack. A very prolific Test bowler who can be expected to shine in helpful conditions.(Photo: Getty Images)