The Newtown Premier League (NPL) was initiated by a group of cricket and sports enthusiasts in Newtown with the aim of promoting cricket in a more professional manner. It appears that the primary goal was to create a platform for the game of cricket to thrive and to organize a cricket tournament that adheres to ICC (International Cricket Council) rules .
The Summer edition of NPL, which featured pink ball T20 matches played under lights, was a unique and pioneering initiative in Kolkata. It is noteworthy that playing with a pink ball in T20 matches is relatively uncommon and adds an interesting twist to the traditional format of the game.