Virat Kohli will lead Team India in Australia for the limited-overs series and the first Test before leaving for home to witness the birth of his first child.

The Indian contingent would have liked him to stay and fill in the batting order against a strong bowling department possessed by the Australians. However, the absence of a batsman as great as Virat Kohli might hurt India.

Former Australian captain Ian Chappell believes that the Indian batting order will have a big hole when the skipper departs. That, according to him, creates a dilemma for the selectors but opens up an opportunity for the youngsters to make their mark.

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ESPNCricInfo quoted Chappell as saying, "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."

The series was already hailed as one of the most exciting ones and a crucial selection decision for the visitors makes it even more exciting with a great responsibility on the selectors to make some brave decisions.

"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," Chappell added.

(With inputs from IANS)