MS Dhoni, one of the world`s greatest finishers, is almost on the brink of retirement from the cash-rich Indian Premier League (IPL). The ageless ‘Thala’ will turn 42 this coming July. Last year, he made it clear that he wants to play in a full house at the home ground Chepauk for fans for the last time before he draws curtains on his career.

With age catching up and the batter looking like a shadow of himself, the time might have come for one of the greatest players to bid adieu. In fact, days ago, he himself had said he is in the `last phase of his career`, reinforcing the widespread belief that the talisman is making his final appearance in the marquee tournament.