Mahela Jayawardene (27/05/77)
Sri Lanka's captain and also their most classical - not to mention reliable - batsman. Made his one-day international debut in January 1998 and has scored more than 8,000 runs in the 50-over format.

Kumar Sangakkara (27/10/77)
Adam Gilchrist aside, the best wicket-keeper batsman in world cricket. Combative and feisty behind the stumps and one of Sri Lanka's most established run-scorers.

Sanath Jayasuriya (30/06/69)
The veteran left-handed opener is among the most destructive the game has seen. He has sparkled since reversing his decision to retire last year.

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Upul Tharanga (02/02/85)
The left-handed batsman established himself in Sri Lanka's side last year with a one-day century against England at Lord's. Can also keep wicket.

Marvan Atapattu (22/11/70)
Relinquished the Sri Lanka captaincy last year due to a back injury but is now back in the ODI fold. Steady rather than spectacular with the bat.

Russel Arnold (25/10/73)
A useful left-hander who can adapt his game to different situations. Capable of scoring quickly or accumulating steadily, he is also a fine fielder and bowls useful off-spin.

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Tillakaratne Dilshan (14/10/76)
A naturally aggressive batsman who normally occupies a spot in the middle order, Dilshan is also a fine fielder. He had a hand in four run-outs against Australia last year.

Chamara Silva (14/12/79)
Made his Sri Lanka debut in 1999 but remains a novice in terms of caps. Emerged from the international wilderness to take part in the tour of New Zealand in 2006.

Malinga Bandara (31/12/79)
Leg-spinner who has found his opportunities limited by the presence of the great Muttiah Muralitharan. Offers useful runs down the order.

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Muttiah Muralitharan (17/04/72)
The unorthodox off-spinner is Sri Lanka's star attraction with over 400 ODI wickets to his name. International cricket's best slow bowler following Shane Warne's retirement.

Farveez Maharoof (07/09/84)
A regular in Sri Lanka's ODI team. Bowls lively seamers but has failed to translate his undoubted potential with the bat into consistent runs in the middle order.

Lasith Malinga (28/08/83)
Bowls with a unique round-arm action that attracted much debate upon his arrival on the international scene. Capable of searing pace and possesses one of the best yorkers around.

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Chaminda Vaas (27/01/74)
Sri Lanka's most experienced seam bowler with more than 13 years' experience and 350 wickets at ODI level. Remains a key player despite his advancing years and waning pace.

Dilhara Fernando (19/07/79)
His career has been blighted by injury but he has nevertheless appeared in more than 100 ODIs. Tall and strong, he extracts considerable bounce from a powerful action.

Nuwan Kulasekara (22/07/82)
Likely to fill the third seamer’s role, he has a bustling run-up and whippy open-chested action which generates lively pace while retaining the ability to move the ball off the seam and generate reverse-swing.