Sri Lanka captain Kumar Sangakkara has emphasized the importance of "mental strength and fortitude" for his team at the upcoming Twenty20 World Cup, especially after the traumatic incident in Lahore earlier this year. Sangakkara acknowledged that there is never a guarantee of safety, but stressed the need for his team to remain resilient and focused on playing cricket. He highlighted the significance of security measures in the current global climate, noting that while there may be more security concerns in some countries, the threat is present worldwide. Sangakkara expressed satisfaction with the security arrangements put in place for his team so far. Six members of the Sri Lanka team, including Sangakkara, were injured when gunmen opened fire on their team bus while they were 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 is set to begin on Friday. Following the incident in Lahore, security measures have been significantly increased. Steve Elworthy, the tournament director for the World Twenty20 and former South Africa player, who previously held the same position during the 2007 World Twenty20 in South Africa, highlighted the heightened security measures since the Lahore incident. Elworthy informed Reuters that the situation has changed significantly, leading to a different landscape than before. The incident highlighted the risks faced by cricketers and officials, prompting a reevaluation of their security plan. Despite already having an advanced security plan in place, they decided to review and reassess everything once again. Tournament organizers and the ICC are confident that they have taken all necessary measures to ensure the safety of the players. Teams receive police convoys for transportation to and from matches, as well as dedicated security personnel for each team. Elworthy mentioned 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 leading the event's security. He has also provided security advice to the Football Association (FA). Reg Dickason, the head of security for the England team, and the ICC's independent security consultants are also involved. Despite the heightened security, Sangakkara stated that it has not affected his team's focus on cricket. He expressed that the tournament feels like any other, with the organizers effectively maintaining a low-key approach. "We have the chance to solely focus on cricket and that is quite enjoyable."