Charith Asalanka has taken on the captaincy of Sri Lanka's T20 team following a disappointing World Cup campaign, aiming to uplift team morale and lead by example after his success in the Lanka Premier League. Asalanka, praised for his reliability and positive attitude, believes he is ready for this new challenge and is focused on rallying his teammates. Meanwhile, India's new T20 captain, Suryakumar Yadav, is determined to learn from past mistakes during his previous domestic captaincy, emphasizing his growth and readiness to lead a young squad following the retirements of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. Both captains face their first test against each other as Sri Lanka prepares to take on the reigning world champions, India. Asalanka has acknowledged the challenges posed by injuries within his team, while Yadav is looking to solidify his leadership style in this new role. The series promises to be an exciting contest as both teams embark on new journeys.