This case provides a platform to discuss the role of the board in the governance of a corporation. Extant discourse on the role of the board is largely centered on the challenges of monitoring managerial behavior and as a consequence on board independence. The two other critical tasks of the board - mentoring the leadership (based on expertise) and maintaining continuity with robust succession of both the board and the executive leadership - are not as well documented. Set in 2019, this case documents the rollercoaster ride of Infosys Limited - India's second largest software services company - from an icon of corporate governance to its fall from grace after an ugly fight between its co-founders and the board, following whistle-blower allegations of governance failures. The case helps demonstrate the importance of issues related to board succession (to ensure continuity) and board capital (to guide strategic choices) that are often overlooked.

Set in 2018, the case describes the evolution of the Indian Premier League (IPL), a franchise-based professional cricket league in India. Since its inception in 2008, the IPL has enjoyed huge popularity among players and fans, despite being dogged by controversies. Students must analyze the team-design strategies of the franchises profiled in the case. This analysis helps uncover different models of team design, including their pros and cons, in human-capital-intensive contexts. Relating team design to team performance helps understand the significance of star performers and complementarity among team members.