The Indian head coach, Ravi Shastri reckons that the Indian skipper, Virat Kohli has made the “right decision” to come back to Indian to witness the birth of his first child. Shastri also acknowledged that the skipper would “obviously” be missed during the Test series against Australia. Virat will be leaving Australia after the first Test of the four-match series.

Kohli has been granted paternity leave by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and as a result, he will be featuring in just the opening Test of the four-match series.

During a recent chat with ABC Sports, as quoted by ESPNCricinfo, Shastri said, “I think it’s the right decision he’s taking. These moments don’t come time and time again. He has the opportunity, he’s going back, and I think he’ll be happier for that.”

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He further elaborated, “If you see where India has gone in the last five-six years, there’s no doubt in absolutely anyone’s mind that he’s the driving force and the man behind it (India’s success). So he obviously would be missed. But like I say, in adversity comes opportunity. There are a lot of young guys on the side and it’s an opportunity for them.”

India and Australia are scheduled to be locking horns with each other in three ODIs, three T20Is, and four Tests. The tour will commence with the three-match ODI series, beginning on November 27.

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The first Test between India and Australia will be commencing on December 17 at the Adelaide Oval and this will be a day-night contest. The four-match Test series will be a part of the World Test Championship (WTC). In 20218-19, Indian defeated Australia in the series 2-1.