Australia's home ODI series against South Africa has been cancelled, opening the door for more international stars to feature in the Big Bash League.

The Proteas have pulled out of the three ODIs in January, scheduled for Hobart, Sydney and Perth, due to the new Twenty20 league in South Africa.

Cricket South Africa's leaders last month told Cricket Australia they would not allow their players to stay Down Under for the white-ball series in fear of compromising the launch of their own domestic T20 league.

CA tried to find alternative dates for the matches but were unable to do so with a cramped schedule in 2023 involving a tour of India, an Ashes series and an ODI World Cup.

It now leaves a window after the New Year's Test in Sydney for Australia's multi-format players to feature in the much-maligned BBL.