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Sri Lanka

Shashikala Siriwardene is the most experienced player for Sri Lanka

The Sri Lankan outfit booked their place in this edition of the World Cup by a dominant display at home in the World Cup Qualifiers. The team has shown a lot of improvement in the past couple of years and will be looking to set the stage alight with some consistent performances.

The inclusion of Shashikala Siriwardene will be a huge morale booster for the side just before the tournament as she is the highest wicket-taker for them in the ODI cricket. The former captain of Lankan cricket is coming back to the mix after being sidelined due to an injury and will be a vital cog in their lineup.

With conditions suitable for fast bowlers, the outcome of the matches will largely depend on the performance of Eshani Lokusuriyaga. The all-rounder was the star of the Sri Lankan campaign in the last edition with attacking half centuries in the league matches against England and India. Her exploits in the tournament paved the way for her name to be included in the 2013 World Cup team of the tournament.

If Sri Lanka dream of springing some surprises in the tournament, these two players will have to play a crucial role for the team.

Squad: Inoka Ranaweera (Captain), Chamari Athapaththu, Chandima Gunaratne, Nipuni Hansika, Ama Kanchana, Eshani Lokusuriyaga, Harshitha Madhavi, Dilani Mandara, Hasini Perera, Chamari Polgampala, Udeshika Prabodani, Oshadhi Ranasinghe, Shashikala Siriwardene, Prasadani Weerakodi and Sripali Weerakkody.