Jurgensen confident of Kane's return

New Ze­aland bowling coach Shane Jurgensen on Thursday sounded positive that regular skipper Kane Williamson will be back to lead the side in the third Test after being beset by illness last week. Excerpts from the media conference.

On Williamson: It's looking positive. Final confirmation on that will probably be tomorrow. We trained today and he did some batting and had a decent hit and a run-around. We'll have another look at him tomorrow but it looks positive.

On the pitch: We had a brief look at the pitch but it can change a lot in the next 24 hours. We'll have another look at it tomorrow. It is something we normally are used to seeing in India but with this rain around we'll keep a close look on (the pitch) over the next 24 hours.

On the performance of his bowlers: I'm very pleased how the bowlers have gone (about their job), particularly in the second innings. I think we bowled at the times when it was the hottest and most humid; the intensity the guys brought in the second innings and to take 20 wickets and get ourselves in the game and give us an opportunity was fantastic.

On trailing 0-2: There have been a lot of positives out of the first Test and that is what we are focussing on. Teams have come here previously and it is hard work for all nations. It's a very unique and challenging place to play and a very special place to play. We've got one Test to go and right now that is the most important. We've got a lot to play for.