The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has granted the club a 'no objection certificate' for Sehwag.

BBC: Northants get clearance for batsman Virender Sehwag

Star batsman Virender Sehwag was poised to join the county for the Twenty20 campaign, only to have his 'no objection certificate' cancelled by India's Board.

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The club missed out on signing batsman Virender Sehwag earlier this year when the Indian authorities withdrew a 'no objection' certificate.

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