The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Tuesday announced a 15-member squad for the Asia Cup 2025, packed with promising youngsters and a few returning veterans. However, the selection also led to raised eyebrows as several in-form and consistent performers from the IPL 2025 were left out. Let`s take a look at the best possible playing XI of unpicked Indian players who arguably deserved a shot at the continental tournament (Photos: IPL/BCCI/AFP)

Punjab Kings endured a dismal collapse with the bat in Qualifier 1 of the IPL 2025, unraveling under the sustained pressure of Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s clinical bowling attack. Bowled out for just 101 in 14.1 overs, Punjab’s total now stands tied for the third-lowest score ever recorded in IPL playoff history, matching Lucknow Super Giants` tally from the 2023 Eliminator against Mumbai Indians (Photos: IPL/BCCI/AFP)