Nepal, April 29 -- The lease for the Tribhuvan University (TU) Cricket Ground to the Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) officially ends on May 14. For nearly 30 years, the university has allowed CAN to use this land for matches. Now, the university administration has decided not to renew the old agreement, leading to disagreements between sports fans and higher education leaders.

The primary mission of any university is to provide an environment conducive to learning. For a long time, the academic activities on the TU campus have suffered due to the cricket matches. The large crowds and loud noise make it difficult for students to focus on their studies. Security protocols and traffic also cause major disruptions to daily campus life.

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