Playing for an England XI against Surrey he was called six times by umpire John Lillywhite for delivering the ball with his hand above his shoulder .
On 26 August 1862 at The Oval , Willsher became the first cricketer to be no - balled for bowling overarm .
Playing for an England XI against Surrey Willsher was called six times by umpire John Lillywhite for delivering the ball with Willsher 's hand above his shoulder .
On 26 August 1862 at The Oval , Willsher became the first cricketer to be no - balled for bowling overarm .