It is unclear if anyone ever bothered to keep count of the number of times the former cricketer Muttiah Muralitharan was no-balled because of his hotly-debated bowling action.
Probably a few more times than Owen Farrell has been at the centre of controversy over his tackle technique on a rugby field. But, still, give the England rugby captain time.
Farrell was at it again on Saturday when playing for Saracens against Bristol Bears in the Gallagher Premiership. Returning to action after four months out with an injury, the fly-half was widely deemed fortunate not to receive a yellow card after a no-arms hit on opposition centre Piers O’Conor.
