 The impetus for federation did not extend to the administration of cricket , however . The ACC continued to attract criticism for being ineffectual and at a meeting of the Victorian Cricket Association in July 1898 , Trott ( in his capacity as a delegate for the South Melbourne club ) tabled a motion that Victoria secede from the ACC . Although the proposal was defeated by a single vote , Trott was one of twelve Test players who signed a letter to the ACC secretary calling for the disbanding of the organisation . Failing to win the support of the players , the ACC folded in January 1900 following the withdrawal of the New South Wales Cricket Association . 
