Sri Lanka captain Kumar Sangakkara has stressed the importance of "mental strength and fortitude" for his team at the Twenty20 World Cup following the traumatic incident in Lahore earlier this year. Sangakkara acknowledges that there is never a 100 percent guarantee of safety, but emphasizes the need for his team to stay focused on playing cricket. He highlights the ongoing security concerns in the world and expresses satisfaction with the measures put in place for their safety so far. Six members of the Sri Lanka team, including Sangakkara, were injured when gunmen opened fire on their team bus on their 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 attack. The Sri Lanka team is in constant communication with a national police intelligence cell established to monitor security for the upcoming World Cup in England, which begins this Friday. Tournament director Steve Elworthy, a former South Africa player, noted that security measures have significantly increased since the incident in Lahore. Elworthy told Reuters that the situation has evolved significantly, prompting a reevaluation of the security measures in place for the event. The incident highlighted the risks faced by cricketers and officials, leading to a thorough review and adjustment of their security plan. Both tournament organisers and the ICC are confident that they have taken all necessary precautions to ensure the safety of the players, including providing police convoys and dedicated security staff for each team. Elworthy stated that he could not disclose the specific information regarding team security. The person in charge of security for the event is John Evans, the former chief constable of Devon and Cornwall in south-west England, who has also provided advice on security to the Football Association (FA). Reg Dickason, the head of security for the England team, is also involved, along with the ICC's independent security consultants. Despite the heightened security measures, Sangakkara mentioned that his team has not been distracted from cricket. He added that the tournament feels like any other, thanks to the efforts made to keep everything low-key. "We are able to focus solely on cricket, which is a great opportunity and something we appreciate."