Cricket and lyrics

Cricket has inspired many a people to break into song. Andy Bull lists 11 of those in the Guardian:

Half Man Half Biscuit have made a greater contribution to the sports pop music canon than any other band. I can't believe I just typed that sentence. Anyway, despite the respective merits of Let's Not (Vanburn Holder), and Hedley Verityesque, the best of HMHB's efforts is surely this ditty about bumping into England off-spinner Fred Titmus in the corner shop.

Also read Cricinfo's XIs on cricket's contributions to the world of music here and here.