Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are absent from the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy, with Shubman Gill also unavailable. However, prominent players like KL Rahul, Arshdeep Singh, Yashasvi Jaiswal, and Rishabh Pant are participating. Pant aims to impress selectors for a potential ODI spot, despite recent form concerns. Gill's absence is reportedly due to food poisoning. The tournament features a mix of established stars and emerging talent.