To answer this question, we need to consider the speed at which each bowler delivers the ball. Let's go through each option to determine the slowest Indian bowler:
Option A) Irfan Pathan - Irfan Pathan was known for his swing bowling and could generate decent pace. However, he was not considered one of the slowest Indian bowlers.
Option B) Venkatpathy Raju - Venkatpathy Raju was a left-arm orthodox spinner and was not known for his pace. He primarily relied on flight and variations. Therefore, option B is the correct answer as he is the slowest Indian bowler listed.
Option C) Shane Bond - Shane Bond is not an Indian bowler. He is a former New Zealand fast bowler and is known for his express pace, not for being the slowest.
Option D) Narendra Hirwani - Narendra Hirwani was a leg-spinner, and although he wasn't known for his pace, he was not considered the slowest Indian bowler.
The correct answer is option B) Venkatpathy Raju, as he is the slowest Indian bowler listed.