Kathmandu, July 10 -- Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has instructed the National Sports Council to expedite preparations for the second edition of the Nepal Premier League, urging the sporting authority to work with a "team spirit" and avoid any political interference in the development of sports.

Speaking at the inauguration of the National High Performance Centre and Sports Science Research Centre at Satdobato, Oli stressed the importance of organising the second edition of the NPL, which is organised by the Cricket Association of Nepal.

The tournament's future came into question after earlier directives-allegedly issued under the instruction of Sports Minister Tejulal Chaudhary-ordered a halt to ongoing preparations.

"The sports secto...