Mumbai, Feb. 10 -- Star India batsman Virat Kohli has expressed his unavailability for selection for the remaining three Test matches against England due to personal reasons.

"Virat Kohli will remain unavailable for selection for the remainder of the series due to personal reasons. The Board fully respects and supports Mr Kohli's decision," BCCI said. Kohli had missed the first two Tests in Hyderabad and Visakhapatnam due to the same reason.

Earlier, the BCCI had issued a press statement requesting privacy for Kohli and added that the board, the selectors and team management respect the star Indian batsman's decision and are ready to extend all support.

This is the first time that Kohli would be missing all the Test matches in a home s...