India and England are set to play a 5-match Test series, starting on January 25.
Virat Kohli will skip the first two Tests due to "personal reasons."
He has already conveyed his decision to captain Rohit Sharma and the team management.
BCCI has urged the media and fans "to respect his privacy."
On Monday, Kohli was in Hyderabad where the first Test will be played.
The batting stalwart did not participate in India’s optional training session.
The selectors haven’t named a replacement for Kohli.
Kohli was part of India’s last Test series in South Africa.
He was rested for the white-ball leg of the tour.
Kohli missed the first T20I against Afghanistan at home for personal reasons.
He featured in the remaining games of the three-match series.