Root ton leads Yorkshire fightback in Roses match

Joe Root scores maiden Roses century as Yorkshire fight back against Lancashire

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Joe Root century checks Lancashire’s victory bid in Roses clash

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Root ton leads Yorkshire fightback in Roses match

Joe Root's century leads a Yorkshire fightback from 134-5 on day three of the Roses match at Headingley.

Joe Root century checks Lancashire’s victory bid in Roses clash - Cricket365

Former England Test captain Joe Root thwarted a Lancashire attack containing James Anderson to register his first Roses century and give Yorkshire hope of avoiding defeat at Headingley.In response to Lancashire’s 566 for nine declared, Yorkshire slipped to 68 for four early on the third day of this LV= Insurance County Championship match but Lancashire’s progress was checked by Root.His innings of 147 included several crisp drives and formed the…