Sri Lanka's captain Kumar Sangakkara is emphasizing the importance of "mental strength and fortitude" for his team at the upcoming Twenty20 World Cup, especially in the aftermath of the Lahore incident earlier this year. Sangakkara spoke to reporters after a warmup match against Bangladesh, stressing that despite the lack of a 100% guarantee of safety, the team must focus on playing cricket and remain resilient. He acknowledged that security concerns are prevalent in the current world climate for all teams, and emphasized the need for certain measures to be in place to ensure the team's mental comfort. Six members of the Sri Lanka team, including Sangakkara, were injured when gunmen fired at 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 for the match officials were killed in the attack. The Sri Lanka team is in constant communication with a national police intelligence cell responsible for security at the upcoming World Cup in England, starting on Friday. Security measures have been significantly increased since the incident in Lahore, according to World Twenty20 tournament director and former South Africa player Steve Elworthy, who also held the same position during the 2007 World Twenty20 in South Africa. Elworthy informed Reuters that the situation has shifted, creating a new environment. This has heightened awareness of the risks that cricketers and officials face. Although the security plan for the event was well-prepared, the incident prompted a thorough review and reassessment of all protocols. Tournament organizers and the ICC are confident that they have taken all necessary measures to ensure the safety of players. Teams are provided with police escorts for transportation to and from matches, as well as dedicated security personnel for each side. 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 the event's security and has previously advised the Football Association on security issues. 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 stated that it has not taken away from their focus on cricket. He mentioned that the tournament feels like any other, thanks to the efforts to keep everything discreet. We are able to solely focus on cricket, which is quite enjoyable.