As much as the excitement of the NPL is at the Kirtipur Cricket Ground, the food, water, jersey and poster shops opened outside the ground targeting the spectators have increased the excitement. Trade has also brought relief to the laboring hands.

Gorakh Gurdami is a student. His daily routine is a little different as he is doing his master's degree at Tribhuvan University. At this time, he is not in the classroom, but outside the Trivi International (TU) cricket ground, he is seen guarding the helmet. He has taken care of the helmets of spectators who come on motorcycles to watch the ongoing Nepal Premier League (NPL). While others charge Rs 50 to Rs 100 for a helmet, he sells it for Rs 30. He has 10 other friends who have been involved in this new job since the start of NPL. Not only for cricket lovers, the atmosphere of NPL has now become a dynamic means of earning money for many. NPL is not only a source of income for students but also a hope for small traders. 

Surya Bahadur Budha, who came to Kathmandu for his son's treatment from Kanchanpur in the Far West, seems to be busy outside the TU cricket ground. He is busy selling egg rolls, chicken rolls, black tea, eggs and water. I have been here for 10 months, my son is being treated at the teaching hospital. I have built a tent on a branch in Kirtipur,' said the old man, 'I have come to do something during the game instead of sitting idle. When I was in India, I worked in hotels, here I usually only saw my own shops, so I started this business because I thought there would be something different about making 'rolls.' I make bread and sauce from home and arrive in the morning, now my son also helps. The business has picked up a good pace," he said. "On days when the game is good, you can save up to two thousand a day by cutting expenses. Apart from flour, eggs and meat, there is no need to invest much. After the work started here, I did not even have to ask for expenses from the village.' 

Ram Thapa from Nuwakot is also seen selling peanuts here. "More people come on Saturdays than on other days, all the peanuts are sold," said Thapa happily, "It's much easier here than going along the road to sell in carts." Ravi Maharjan of Balkhu has also started business outside the TU cricket ground from Tuesday. Initially, he came along with his friends with Rs 15,000 worth of water, cold drinks and noodles. "We have also come here as a part of NPL," he said, "I have kept things at a high place. From here you can also watch the game, business is also going on.'

Sanu Kanchi Lo has been selling 'junk foods' and fruits outside the ground. He is more interested in how to increase sales of his products than in the game on the field. Earlier, she used to sell vegetables, but after being banned by the Kathmandu Metropolitan City, she started selling chatpats outside Kathmandu. Now his business at TU Maidan has started reaching 3000 to 5000 per day. She is happy about it. According to him, before coming here, there was no business of even a thousand rupees.