Sri Lanka captain Kumar Sangakkara is emphasizing 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 stressed that in the current world climate, security is a concern for all teams, and they must be mentally prepared to focus on playing cricket despite potential threats. He expressed satisfaction with the security measures put in place so far. Six members of the Sri Lanka team, including Sangakkara, were injured when gunmen opened fire on their team bus while on their way to the Gaddafi Stadium for the second test against Pakistan in March. The attack resulted in the deaths of six Pakistani policemen and the bus driver. In response to the incident, the Sri Lanka team is in close contact with a national police intelligence cell dedicated to ensuring security for the upcoming World Cup in England. Steve Elworthy, the tournament director for the World Twenty20, noted that security measures have significantly increased following the Lahore attack. Elworthy informed Reuters that the situation has shifted, creating a new and different landscape. This change has heightened awareness of the dangers that cricketers and officials face. While the security plan for the event was already well-developed, the incident prompted a thorough review and reassessment of all strategies. Tournament organizers and the ICC are confident that they have taken necessary measures to ensure the safety of players. Teams are provided with police convoys for transportation to and from matches, as well as dedicated security personnel for each team. Elworthy stated that he was unable to disclose the specific information regarding team security. Leading the event's security is John Evans, the former chief constable of Devon and Cornwall in south-west England, who has also provided advice to the Football Association (FA) on security issues. Reg Dickason, head of security for the England team, is also involved, along with independent security consultants from the ICC. Despite the heightened security measures, Sangakkara noted that his team has not been distracted from cricket, as the tournament has been kept low key. We have the chance to solely focus on cricket, which is quite enjoyable.