Imrul Kayes who generally opens the batting for Bangladesh in the Test series will be batting at number 3 in the two Test match series against Australia. Imrul, who replaced Mominul Haque in that crucial position during the last Test against Sri Lanka, is likely to retain his place at three in the opening game of the two-Test series against Australia.

"I think it is more difficult to bat at number three than playing as an opener," Imrul told reporters on Tuesday (August 22). "But I have to adjust with that. I batted at number three in the last Test match I played in Sri Lanka. I have talked with the coach and he told me to bat at number three. I have been batting in the nets keeping that in mind," said Kayes.

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Kayes further added that this move is a deliberate move by the team management after Soumya Sarkar's recent success at the top of the order for Bangladesh. "I think the team management has a plan and that's why I am at number three. Soumya has done a lot better at the opening position in the last few matches," he said.

Imrul Kayes also spoke about the competitive attitude inside the dressing room for the upcoming series. "It is a positive sign. It is really great for Bangladesh cricket to have a healthy competition in the team," he said. "Team management can pick the best player if there is a competition around. I think it is very good for us and players will perform as well."

He finally rounded off keeping his views on the upcoming Australia series. "I have been playing international cricket for the last seven to eight years. I have played against South Africa and England as well. They also have the best pace attack. I survived against them, so I don't think it will be difficult for me; I think I can play against the Aussie pace attack as well," replied Imrul Kayes confidently when asked about the Australian bowling attack.