Ashton Agar knows he will not be Australia's first-choice spinner in the ODI series in India but turning wickets may open up a spot for him in the starting XI.

Australia took a significant step towards winning the second and final Test against Bangladesh in Chittagong with a splendid batting display on day two which left the Aussies only facing an 80-run deficit with eight wickets remaining.

On a tense opening day of the second Test between Bangladesh and Australia in Chittagong the visitors were given a foothold in the match by spinner Nathan Lyon.

A century stand for the sixth wicket between Mushfiqur Rahim and Sabbir Rahman rescued Bangladesh after Australia spinner Nathan Lyon went on the rampage on day one of the second and final Test in Chittagong on Tuesday.

Bangladesh captain Mushfiqur Rahim insists his team will not play for a draw in the second and final Test against Australia, starting in Chittagong on Monday, in a bid to win the series.

Australia captain Steve Smith hinted that the Aussies could drop wicketkeeper Matthew Wade for the second Test against Bangladesh, starting in Chittagong on Monday.

Australia opener Matt Renshaw will be looking to emulate his partner David Warner at least as far as footwork goes.

Bangladesh captain Mushfiqur Rahim said Australia saw a different side to the Tigers of old after their historic win in the first Test in Mirpur on Wednesday.

Australia captain Steve Smith conceded that his team's first innings total was the reason they lost the first Test against Bangladesh in Mirpur on Wednesday.

Bangladesh pulled of the greatest victory in their cricket history as they beat Australia by 20 runs on the fourth day of the first Test in Mirpur on Wednesday.