Arthur Mold
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Arthur Webb Mold was an English professional cricketer who played first-class cricket for Lancashire as a fast bowler between 1889 and 1901. A Wisden Cricketer of the Year in 1892, he was selected for England in three Test matches in 1893. Mold was one of the most effective bowlers in England during the 1890s but his career was overshadowed by controversy over his bowling action. Although he took 1,673 wickets in first-class matches, many commentators viewed his achievements as tainted.
Sydney Pardon, the editor of Wisden, condemned throwing in print on several occasions.
Archie MacLaren, the Lancashire captain, supported Mold throughout the controversy.
Jim Phillips, the umpire who twice called Mold for throwing
Throwing (cricket)
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Throwing, commonly referred to as chucking, is an illegal bowling action in the sport of cricket. This occurs when a bowler straightens the bowling arm when delivering the ball. Throws are not allowed when a bowler bowls to a batsman. If the umpire deems that the ball has been thrown, they will call a no-ball, which means the batsman cannot be given out from that delivery.
Muttiah Muralitharan's bowling action was a subject of controversy and debate for much of his career.