Out of the Ashes 2010

Against a backdrop of war and poverty, Out of the Ashes, traces the extraordinary journey of a team of young, Afghan men, as they chase a seemingly impossible dream, shedding new light on a nation beyond that of burqas, bombs, drugs and devastation. This feature-length documentary follows the Afghan cricket team in their quest against the odds to qualify for the 2011 World Cup, premiering at the Edinburgh International Film Festival on 17th June. Backed by BBC Storyville and Oscar-winning director and cricket fan, Sam Mendes, 'Out of the Ashes' follows the squad over two years as they go from playing in their shalwar-kameezes on rubble pitches to batting their way around the globe and up the international league tables.

Cast:

Karim Saddiq
Himself - The Big Hitter 

Hasti Gul Abid
Himself - The Joker 

Gulbadin Naib
Himself - The Rookie 

Taj Malik Alam
Himself - The Coach 

Nawrouz Manga
Himself - The Captain 

Shahzada Masoud
Himself - The President 

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