All countries contesting the World Cup which begins on February 14 in Australia-New Zealand must finalise their final 15-member squads by January 8 with the International Cricket Council.

The Sri Lanka squad is likely to comprise Mahela Jayawardena, Tillekaratne Dilshan, Dimuth Karunaratne, Kumar Sangakkara, Angelo Mathews (Captain), Dinesh Chandimal, Lahiru Thirimanne, Jeewan Mendis, Thisara Perera, Suranga Lakmal, Lasith Malinga, Nuwan Kulasekera, Rangana Herath, Sachitra Senanayake, Dhammika Prasad or Shaminda Eranga