Three swans

Yorkshire 342 for 2 (115 overs). Sayers 138, McGrath 106.

Clarke and Patel plugging away. Warwickshire have five overs in which to claim a bowling point. McGrath reached his century from 193 balls. Sayers' caution yesterday was understandable but today his strokeless occupation of the crease is reducung, rather than enhancing, his team's advantage.

Hate to say it, but this match already looks destined for the sort of stale-mate to which the Edgbaston regulars have unfortunately had to become accustomed in the last year.

Three swans are chasing each other above the Hollies Stand.