Sri Lanka captain Kumar Sangakkara has emphasized the importance of "mental strength and fortitude" for his team at the Twenty20 World Cup, especially after the traumatic incident in Lahore where their team bus was attacked by armed militants. Sangakkara acknowledged that there is never a 100 percent guarantee of safety in life, but stressed the need for his team to remain resilient and focused on playing cricket. He mentioned that security concerns are a global issue for all teams in the current world climate, and expressed 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 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 in regular communication with a national police intelligence cell established to monitor security for the upcoming World Cup in England. Steve Elworthy, the World Twenty20 tournament director and former South Africa player, noted that security measures have significantly increased since the Lahore attack. Elworthy informed Reuters that the current situation is vastly different from before, prompting a heightened awareness of the dangers faced by cricketers and officials. Despite having a security plan in place for the event, recent events have prompted a thorough review and reassessment of their strategies. Tournament organizers and the ICC are confident that they have taken all necessary precautions to ensure the safety of the players, including providing police convoys for transportation and dedicated security staff for each team. Elworthy mentioned that he was unable to disclose the specific information about team security. Leading the 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 matters 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 measures, Sangakkara stated that his team has remained focused on cricket and 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."