Special page | Schedule | Squads A recent report in ESPNCricinfo has revealed that former Proteas international AB de Villiers had approached the team management seeking a return to the World Cup squad but he was turned down. South African selection panel has clarified the subject saying it was not possible to accommodate De Villiers just a few hours before the announcement of the final squad. Panel convenor Linda Zondi said he had requested De Villiers when he called it quits a year ago to reverse his decision, but the latter did not budge. He did not play for South Africa in the international series in the last one year which was a required criterion to get considered for the World Cup squad selection. De Villiers though played franchise cricket in various countries in this time. It was said that De Villiers’s abrupt selection would have breached the selection and fitness policies and also do injustice to young players like Rassie van der Dussen who are trying to cement their place in the national side. There is substance in what the South Africa authorities say. They have spoken about abiding by the principles which, even if mocked by many, is…