Short Corner — Chandigarh

Gebrselassie, Szabo seal double wins
Ethiopia’s Haile Gebrselassie snatched a dramatic last gasp 1,500 metres victory from Kenya’s Laban Rotich today to become the first man to win two titles at the same World Indoor Athletics Championship.

Pak in control
Young Pakistan opener Wajahatullah Wasti hammered his second century of the match as Sri Lanka, already assured of a place in the final, reached 60 without loss chasing a formidable victory target of 385 on the fourth day of the Asian Test Championship final league match today.

Malik dropped
Pakistan cricket selectors today surprisingly dropped veteran Salim Malik and outspoken former opener Aamir Sohail from the 19-member squad shortlisted for the coming World Cup in England.

Kasparov draws
Garry Kasparov on a hot streak of five wins from as many games with black pieces, was finally halted by a draw against fellow Russian Vladimir Kramnik in the 11th round of the City of Linares Chess meet.