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Mahela Jayawardene (capt, 27/05/77)

Sri Lanka's most classical batsman who made his one-day international debut in January 1998 and has subsequently scored more than 7,000 ODI runs. Took over the captaincy in 2006 and his one-day form has suffered slightly with the extra burden, as well being shifted around the order.

Kumar Sangakkara (wkt, 27/10/77)

A highly talented left-handed strokemaker, a slick gloveman, a sharp-eyed strategist and an even sharper-tongued sledger. Apart from Australia's Adam Gilchrist the intelligent Sangakkara is the best wicket-keeper in world cricket and his batting blends style and grace with purpose and work ethic.

Tillakaratne Dilshan (14/10/76)

A naturally aggressive batsman who normally occupies a spot in the middle order, he benefited from a lapse in form to come back a mentally stronger player. One of the best fielders in the Sri Lanka side, while his off-spin is often under-rated especially on slow pitches.

Dilhara Fernando (19/07/79)

His career has been blighted by injury but he has appeared in more than 100 one-day internationals and remains a wildcard that can either win or lose a match in one spell. Tall and strong, he is able to extract considerable bounce from a powerful action.

Sanath Jayasuriya (30/06/69)

The veteran left-hander is closing in on his 400th one-day international appearance and is still among the most destructive batsmen the game has seen. Has been in fine form with the bat since reversing his decision to retire and is no mug with the ball with over 300 ODI victims.

Kaushal Lokuarachchi (20/05/82)

Leg-spinner who has struggled to completely establish himself alongside Muttiah Muralitharan despite having played 19 one-day internationals. Is often pushed out by part-time spinners but has benefited from attending the Sri Lanka spin academy as well as showing capability, although not results, with the bat.

Farveez Maharoof (07/09/84)

A regular in Sri Lanka's one-day international team who bowls lively seamers with an upright, open-chested action giving him the ability to swing the ball. Maharoof has though largely failed to translate his undoubted potential with the bat into consistent runs in the middle order.

Lasith Malinga (28/08/83)

Capable of searing pace and possessing one of the best yorkers around, Malinga has a unique round-arm action that has caused much debate. Flamboyant and sometimes erratic he is a genuine strike bowler and one who has the out-and-out pace to trouble the world's best batsmen.

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Jehan Mubarak (10/01/81)

A tall and elegant left-handed batsman who graduated from the Sri Lanka Under-19 and A sides to represent the full national side with mixed results. The United States-born Mubarak also bowls occasional off-spin and is one of the more adept fielders in the Sri Lanka side.

Muttiah Muralitharan (17/04/72)

The unorthodox off-spinner has been beset by controversy over his action but remains Sri Lanka's star attraction with over 450 international wickets to his name. The best slow bowler on the international circuit following Shane Warne's retirement, Muralitharan bowls marathon spells, yet is always attacking.

Dilruwan Perera (22/07/82)

An uncapped orthodox off-spinner who earned a call-up to Sri Lanka's squad for the ICC World Twenty20 World after Muttiah Muralitharan was ruled out due to injury. Has spent time at the Sri Lanka spin academy having represented the Under-19 and A sides.

Chamara Silva (14/12/79)

Handed a debut in 1999 but has made only 30 appearances having emerged from the international wilderness to take part in the tour of New Zealand in 2006. Has partially repaid the faith shown by the Sri Lanka selectors with some reasonable scores but yet to convince.

Upul Tharanga (02/02/85)

The left-handed batsman and part-time wicket-keeper established himself in Sri Lanka's side last year with a one-day international century against England at Lord's. Has gone on to make six ODI hundreds forming a destructive partnership with Sanath Jayasuriya without having to compromise his natural flair.

Chaminda Vaas (27/01/74)

Experienced seamer with more than 13 years' experience and has one eye on 400 wickets at one-day international level. The most successful new-ball bowler Sri Lanka have produced, he still swings the ball and remains a key player despite his advancing years and waning pace.

Gayan Wijekoon (21/12/76)

Left-handed batsman and a lively left-arm medium-pace bowler who has yet to represent Sri Lanka at one-day international level. Has returned to the international stage at the back end of his career and two years after making his two Test appearances against the West Indies.