ICC World Cup 2019: 5 modern-day greats who will likely be playing their last World Cup this year

#3 Dale Steyn

South Africa v Pakistan - 2015 ICC Cricket World Cup

The most feared bowler of his generation will not be fearing the batsmen after the World Cup. South Africa's leading Test wicket-taker Dale Steyn has won a war with his body to make it to the ultimate war in the game of cricket. The injuries have pulled him out of the game multiple times, but he has returned better each and every time.

Steyn's pace and swing still cause serious problems to the batsmen. He will be hoping to inspire the South African side to shed their 'choker' tag this time around and bring home silverware from England.

#2 Chris Gayle

West Indies v England - 1st One Day International

International cricket will miss the Jamaican giant after this summer. The 'Universe Boss' Chris Gayle has announced that he will be retiring from international cricket after the World Cup. And he has also warned other teams not to take him and his team lightly.

Gayle destroyed the number one ODI team England a few months ago, making a statement ahead of the mega event. If he gets going, the Caribbean side would have a chance to lift the trophy after 40 long years.

#1 MS Dhoni

The most capped player at this World Cup may hang up his boots soon after the event. India's most successful captain and arguably the greatest wicketkeeper-batsman of all time is on his last mission to bring glory for his country.

His form has peaked at the right moment and especially after the IPL, it appears that the MS Dhoni we had been missing for a long time is back to his best. His contributions as a mentor to Virat Kohli and to the bowlers is irreplaceable.

2011 ICC World Cup

Dhoni has not announced his future plans yet. But the man of surprises may leave the game sooner rather than later as we have seen him suffering plenty of injuries in recent months.

The man who would probably be cool even if he was made to land on the sun will be hoping for a similar finish that he gave India's all-time hero Sachin Tendulkar eight years ago.