Suryakumar Yadav, 35, has been dropped from India's T20I team due to declining form and the selectors' focus on the 2028 World Cup, despite recently leading the team to a T20 World Cup title.
Infosys Chairman Nandan Nilekani is entering a critical phase focused on preparing the IT giant for a future beyond its founders and an AI-led world. With shareholders expected to approve his next term, Nilekani aims to build a professional model that outlives founders, emphasizing the importance of a successful succession plan.
Infosys board is set to discuss leadership transition with CEO Salil Parekh (61) expected to receive a two-year extension beyond his March 2027 term end due to superannuation norms. The normal retirement age at Infosys is 60. The extension aims to ensure smooth succession planning and avoid management upheaval similar to previous CEO changes. Under Parekh's leadership since January 2018, Infosys' market cap has surged to Rs 5.44 lakh crore from Rs 520 to Rs 1,314.50 per share. The company faces AI-spawned disruptions that have reduced valuations by over 25% from peaks.
Apple has announced John Ternus will succeed Tim Cook as CEO on September 1, 2026, with Cook moving to executive chairman. Ternus, a key figure in hardware engineering, faces challenges in AI and mixed reality despite strong iPhone sales. This leadership transition follows extensive succession planning.
