London, April 27 -- England star Joe Root cruised to 96 but fell short of a 12th first-class century for Yorkshire in the hosts' strong response to Sussex's first-innings 502 on day threeof the County Championship fixture which looks likely but not certain to finish in a draw at Headingley.
Sussex had started the season with back-to-back wins and Yorkshire a draw and defeat. Butneither bowling attack has looked likely to penetrate high-class batting line-ups on a placidpitch.
Yorkshire, having started day three on 192-1, were bowled out for 511, claiming a lead of nine with 14 overs left in the day, according to BBC sport.
They lost opener Fin Bean for 105 early on before fellow left-hander Sam Whiteman convertedan overnight 73 into a de...