Inspiration

The rise of the Afghan national cricket team through the world ranks is one of the most surprising and inspiring stories of recent years.

Unfortunately, their first ODI against a Test-playing nation ended in heavy defeat by Pakistan last week, but this week there's another chance to find out how the Afghans went from rubble pitches in refugee camps to their new home in a 27,000 seater stadium in Sharjah.

Out of the Ashes, an award-winning documentary, is being shown on BBC2 on Wednesday night at 11.20 pm.