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This stadium has witnessed a number of feats, most notably Anil Kumble's 10 in an innings against Pakistan. It was here Sunil Gavaskar scored his 29th century to equal Don Bradman's long standing record for the highest number of hundreds in Test cricket. This stadium's future as an international venue hangs in the balance when, in December 2009, an ODI between India and Sri Lanka was abandoned due to a dangerous pitch. Identify this stadium.

  1. Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium

  2. Ali Akbar Stadium

  3. Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium

  4. Banaras Stadium
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Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium (now Arun Jaitley Stadium) in Delhi is the correct venue. Anil Kumble took all 10 wickets in a Test innings against Pakistan here in 1999, and Sunil Gavaskar scored his 29th century to equal Don Bradman's record at this ground. The India-Sri Lanka ODI in 2009 was abandoned due to a dangerous pitch, leading to the stadium's temporary suspension from international cricket.

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