Sri Lanka's selectors plumped for the experience of Arnold, a 33-year-old veteran who has scored 3744 runs in 167 matches, ahead of teenager Chamara Kapugedera [ Images ].

Kulasekara, a handy lower order batsman and sharp fielder, claimed the final bowling place ahead of Akalanka Ganegama, Nuwan Zoysa and Ruchira Perera.

Leg spinner Malinga Bandara, who impressed against India [ Images ] at Rajkot on Sunday, claiming 2-36 including the key wicket of Sachin Tendulkar [ Images ], was selected ahead of the more experienced Upul Chandana as the second spinner.

Kapugedera, Ganegama, Chandana and Perera were named official reserves.

The squad, captained by Mahela Jayawardene [ Images ], included eight specialist batsmen and seven bowlers.

Sri Lanka, the 1996 World Cup winners, are in Group B with 1983 champions India, Bangladesh and Bermuda.

Sri Lanka squad:

Mahela Jayawardene (capt), Kumar Sangakkara [ Images ] (wk), Marvan Atapattu [ Images ], Sanath Jayasuriya [ Images ], Upul Tharanga, Tillakaratne Dilshan [ Images ], Russel Arnold, Chamara Silva, Farveez Maharoof, Chaminda Vaas [ Images ], Dilhara Fernando, Lasith Malinga [ Images ], Nuwan Kulasekara, Muttiah Muralitharan [ Images ], Malinga Bandara

Reserves:

Chamara Kapugedera, Akalanka Ganegama, Upul Chandana, Ruchira Perera