India captain Virat Kohli’s absence in the final three Tests of the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy will affect Indian batting order and also "create a big hole" in it as well, believes former Australia captain Ian Chappell.

Kohli will return to India after the first Test against Australia which will be a day-night fixture at the Adelaide Oval from December 17. His parental leave has been granted by the board as he is going to be a father soon with his wife Anushka Sharma. However, he will play the limited-overs series - three ODIs and three T20Is which is beginning from November 27.

"India also face a selection dilemma when skipper Virat Kohli departs for home for the birth of his first child following the opening Test. This creates both a big hole in the Indian batting order and an opportunity for one of their talented young players to make a name for himself," ESPNcricinfo quoted Chappell as saying.

"What was already shaping up as an exciting tussle now has the added stimulus of crucial selection decisions. The result could well come down to who is the bravest set of selectors," he further added.

Meanwhile, Australia all-rounder Marcus Stoinis, revealed that missing the last three Tests will not take motivation away from Kohli as he is ever ready for any challenge.

"Don't worry about Virat. He is up for every single game he is playing. Maybe, there will be extra motivation. I am sure he will be ready to go. As I said he is getting home for the birth of his child which is the right decision, so I am sure he will be extra motivated," Stoinis shared.