India, March 20 -- The IPL and the kind of money the league has to throw at players have often led to the never-ending country vs club debate in world cricket. Often, several overseas players prioritise one over the other, but former Australia captain Michael Clarke feels there is absolutely nothing wrong if a cricketer gives the IPL precedence over national duty.

Clarke, a one of its kind player, played most of his cricket at a time when the IPL was not as big a behemoth as it has become today, and belongs to the school of thought that always states country first. But given the rapid changing dynamic of cricket played around the world, Australia's 2015 World Cup-winning captain feels everyone, including the players and board must evolve...