Kumar Sangakkara, the captain of Sri Lanka, is emphasizing the importance of "mental strength and fortitude" for his team at the Twenty20 World Cup, especially after the traumatic incident in Lahore earlier this year. He acknowledged that there is never a 100 percent guarantee of safety, but stressed the need for his team to focus on playing cricket and moving forward. Sangakkara highlighted the global security concerns faced by all teams, and expressed satisfaction with the security measures put in place for his team so far. Six members of the Sri Lanka team, including Sangakkara, were injured when gunmen attacked their team bus on the way to the Gaddafi Stadium for the second test against Pakistan in March. Six Pakistani policemen and the bus driver carrying match officials were killed in the incident. The Sri Lanka team is now working closely with a national police intelligence cell to ensure security for the upcoming World Cup in England, which begins on Friday. The World Twenty20 tournament director, Steve Elworthy, who also held the same role during the 2007 World Twenty20 in South Africa, noted that security measures have significantly increased since the Lahore incident. Elworthy informed Reuters that the situation has shifted significantly, creating a new landscape. The incident highlighted the risks for cricketers and officials, prompting a reassessment of the security plan which was already in place. Tournament organisers and the ICC are confident in the measures taken to ensure player safety, such as police convoys and dedicated security staff for each team. Elworthy explained that he was unable to disclose the specific information regarding team security. John Evans, the former chief constable of Devon and Cornwall in south-west England, is in charge of security for the event and has also provided advice to the Football Association on security issues. Reg Dickason, the head of security for the England team, as well as independent security consultants from the ICC, are also involved. Despite the heightened security measures, Sangakkara mentioned that his team has not been distracted from cricket and that the tournament feels like any other, thanks to the efforts to keep everything discreet. "We have the chance to focus solely on cricket, which is quite enjoyable."