Melbourne, June 24 -- Retaining Australia's leading domestic white-ball cricketers has emerged as the top priority for the Big Bash League (BBL) as Cricket Australia continues to explore a hybrid privatisation model aimed at strengthening the competition's financial future.

Alistair Dobson, head of the Big Bash Leagues, said the competition must ensure local stars remain committed to the BBL despite growing financial opportunities in overseas franchise tournaments.

"We've got to work day and night to make sure we keep our best players playing in Australia," Dobson told SEN, as per ESPNCricinfo.

"Every year we have Test players coming in and out, and that's been a part of the life of the BBL for 15 years now, but having our best, partic...