Vivo returns as official smartphone partner for NPL season 2

KATHMANDU: Global technology brand vivo has returned as the Official Smartphone Partner for the Nepal Premier League (NPL) Season 2, organisers announced, as the tournament started on November 17 and is scheduled to run until December 13, 2025.

Building on the success of the inaugural season, the NPL’s second edition, organised by the Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN), has brought together top national and international players and aims to unite cricket fans across the nation, organisers said. The tournament is one of Nepal’s most celebrated cricket events and is expected to reignite the country’s growing sporting spirit.

Speaking on the partnership, Dipesh Khanal, Brand Manager of vivo Nepal, said, "We are thrilled to continue our association with CAN for the second season of the Nepal Premier League. Cricket unites people across boundaries, and through this partnership, vivo aims to celebrate that passion by bringing fans closer to the game with innovation and excitement."

Paras Khadka, Secretary of the Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN), added, "The NPL has become a platform to showcase Nepal’s cricketing potential and inspire the next generation of players. Having vivo as our Official Smartphone Partner once again strengthens our shared vision to grow the sport and provide a world-class platform for our players and fans."

Throughout the tournament, vivo will engage fans through digital and on-ground activations designed to celebrate both the sport and the brand’s innovation, with initiatives aimed at bringing supporters closer to the action and celebrating the growing spirit of cricket in Nepal.