Afghan team inspires film The rise to prominence of war-ravaged Afghanistans cricket team has inspired Oscar-winning director Sam Mendes to help produce a documentary Out of the Ashes charting the sides trials and travails. I was moved by the story and very taken by the vivid characters, Mendes said,adding the teams story was so heartwarming he was instantly touched when another director Timothy Albone sent him the original documentary. IPL easy target for fixers Deccan Chargers skipper Adam Gilchrist feels the IPL is an easy target for match-fixers as players are accessible during the event. Its been discussed among players in the IPL wondering whether it goes on. Theres a strong thought that wed be naive to think its not happening,because its a pretty easy target. Theres a lot of accessibility to players and its early in its governance, Gilchrist told The Daily Telegraph. Sharapova targets Wimbledon Maria Sharapova believes she can win the Wimbledon again. I go in believing that I have a chance, the 23-year-old Russian said. It would be tough to go out there and step on to the court and to have the confidence to beat my opponents if I didnt. Wimbledon starts June 21 while Sharapova,who won the title in 2004,is warming up at the Aegon Classic,which starts Monday.
