India, May 8 -- MS Dhoni has dropped his clearest hint yet that the end to his IPL career may be is near. The Chennai Super Kings captain, speaking after his side's nervy two-wicket win over Kolkata Knight Riders at Eden Gardens on Wednesday, said he would take a call on his IPL future only after pushing himself for another "6-8 months" to assess whether he could physically cope with the rigours of the league.

"There is no escaping the fact (that I am in the last phase of my career). After this IPL gets over, I have to work hard for another 6-8 months to see if my body can take this pressure. Nothing to decide now but the love and affection I have seen is excellent," said Dhoni, 43, who underwent knee surgery last year and has been caref...