He said Malinga could be fit to play in Sri Lanka's opening match against New Zealand on February 14.
Malinga underwent a knee operation in September last year and has been out of the game for almost seven months as he sought treatment in Melbourne.
Jayasuriya says Malinga fit for World Cup Featured
04 February 2015
Fast bowler Lasith Malinga is on course to taking part in the World Cup, Sri Lanka chief selector Sanath Jayasuriya said.
