Yeah those scheduling barriers are pretty huge. And now actually using my ****ing brain, it's very much its own animal isn't it. CA has basically found a format that draws tens of thousands of people to watch our domestic cricketers (esp. players on the fringe) play the game. At the same time there's a bit of not knowing quite what it is or where it will go, with the smattering of international players, guys just retired but still world class, and players playing a few games before their world cup call-ups. But the product is compelling as ****, the cricket is top notch and the players themselves are loving it. It has complemented the test summer beautifully.
CA themselves sound keen to let it consolidate for a while, at least until they have a grasp on where to go with it which is a good move imo -
Cricket Australia rules out changing international schedule for booming Big Bash League
If it gets big enough, they'll probably find a way with schedules. That's just how it tends to go. We might see more players being signed for windows, but I also think about things like more stadiums with roofs and what that might do for putting games on at different times. But that's all pie in the sky for now.