As Team India gear up for the Asia Cup 2025, set to be contested in the T20 format in the UAE, anticipation is mounting over the composition of the playing XI. India’s campaign kicks off on September 10 against the hosts UAE, and while the 15-member squad has already been announced, the real intrigue lies in who will take the field. With only eleven spots available, some players could spend the entire tournament warming the bench, missing out on valuable match time during the group stage and the Super Four phase.

Here, we spotlight the surprising names who might not feature even once for India in the Asia Cup.