Australia's ODI series against South Africa is cancelled, meaning more international stars will be available for the Big Bash League in January.
The Seven Network is trying to terminate its TV rights deal with CA because it has been unhappy with the state of the BBL during recent seasons.
"It is disappointing that Cricket South Africa will be unable to contest the ODI series in January," CA chief executive Nick Hockley said. "That said, we are delighted to be hosting South Africa for the three-Test series, which includes the Boxing Day and New Year's Tests.Test captain Pat Cummins and fellow fast bowling Mitchell Starc have already ruled themselves out of featuring in this summer's BBL.
The likes of Melbourne Stars guns Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis and Adam Zampa, Australia's white-ball skipper Aaron Finch and Perth Scorchers pair Mitch Marsh and Ashton Agar will now be free to participate in the entire BBL if they are not called up to the Test squad. Due to the ODI series being called off, CA have relocated two men's T20Is to the Gabba and Perth Stadium, as well as a women's international to Hobart's Bellerive Oval.
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