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Rajasthan Royals beat Chennai Super Kings by 10 runs in IPL

Chasing a mammoth target of 212 runs, Chennai Super Kings fell short by 10 runs against Rasjasthan Royals in their Indian Premier League match at M.A. Chidambaram Stadium here on Saturday evening.

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  • Published: 18:39 May 24, 2008
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Chennai: Chasing a mammoth target of 212 runs , Chennai Super Kings fell short by 10 against Rajasthan Royals in their Indian Premier League match at M.A. Chidambaram Stadium on Saturday.

Riding on a flamboyant 91 from Graeme Smith off just 51 deliveries, Rajasthan Royals scored a mammoth 212 for the loss of five wickets in their 20 overs.

Pakistani Kamran Akmal remained unbeaten on 53 while Swapnil Asnodkar made 41.

Meanwhile, Royals coach Shane Warne has once again courted controversy by suggesting coaches are not needed for national teams.

Responding to a query about his dual role as coach and captain, he said: "I am basically a captain who is helping out the team by putting my first-class experience to good use. But otherwise, coach and captain is just a title. I am lucky to have guys like Jeremy Snape and Darren Barry who work things out in the backroom,"

When pressed further about his comments, he said: "It is my belief that an international team does not need a coach. At that level, the players are experienced enough. As for the form, I feel it is basically about attitude, approach and thinking, and not about technique. However, you do need coaches at the lower levels of the game where youngsters need to be trained."

Warne's performance with the ball has raised speculation about a possible comeback to international cricket, but he dismissed the suggestion, claiming he was "happily retired".

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