India, March 23 -- Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar was irritated by the customary question about MS Dhoni's future in the IPL. The wicketkeeper-batter is set to be in action on Sunday in Chennai Super Kings' IPL 2025 opener against arch-rival Mumbai Indians at the MA Chidambaram Stadium.

With the return of IPL, which began on Saturday with a thrilling clash between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders at the Eden Gardens, returned the speculations on Dhoni's future in the league. But Gavaskar was not pleased with it as he questioned why the cricket fraternity has been putting extra pressure on the India legend by constantly discussing his possible retirement.

"Why should we even ask that question...