Sri Lanka's captain Kumar Sangakkara has emphasized the importance of mental strength and fortitude for his team at the upcoming Twenty20 World Cup, especially in the wake of the Lahore attack earlier this year. Sangakkara acknowledged the lack of a 100 percent guarantee for safety, but stressed the need for his team to focus on playing cricket despite security concerns in the current world climate. He expressed satisfaction with the security measures in place so far, recognizing that all teams face potential threats. 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. The incident resulted in the deaths of six Pakistani policemen and the driver of the bus carrying the match officials. The Sri Lanka team is now in constant communication with a national police intelligence cell responsible for security during the upcoming World Cup in England, starting on Friday. Following the events in Lahore, security measures have been significantly increased. Steve Elworthy, the tournament director and former South Africa player, who held the same position during the 2007 World Twenty20 in South Africa, noted the heightened security measures in place. Elworthy told Reuters that the situation has changed, creating a different landscape than before. The incident highlighted the dangers faced by cricketers and officials, prompting a reevaluation of the security plan for the event. Tournament organizers and the ICC are confident they have taken all necessary measures to ensure the safety of players, including providing police convoys and dedicated security staff for each team. Elworthy cannot 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 also provided advice to the Football Association (FA) on security issues. 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 mentioned that his team has not been distracted from cricket. He stated that the tournament feels like any other and commended the organizers for keeping everything low-key. "We have the chance to solely focus on cricket, which is quite pleasant."