After temple visit and Bollywood party, Apple CEO Tim Cook to watch IPL match in Kanpur

Apple CEO Tim Cook’s India itinerary is getting more interesting by the minute.

After a temple visit and a Bollywood bash hosted by none other than Shah Rukh Khan Wednesday night, Apple CEO Tim Cook's entourage is now heading to Kanpur to watch an Indian Premier League game between Gujarat Lions and Kolkata Knight Riders Thursday evening.

Kolkata Knight Riders is owned by Shah Rukh Khan.

"He's coming on my invitation," said IPL chairman Rajeev Shukla, confirming that Cook is travelling to Kanpur from Hyderabad where he announced a new technology development dedicated to maps and signed an MoU with the G Narayanamma College to train students fusion technology for creating Apple maps.

Apple on Thursday said that it is opening a new office in Hyderabad that will focus on development of Maps for Apple products. The investment will accelerate Maps development and create up to 4,000 jobs.

Cook, 55, took charge of Apple in August 2011, having been chosen to take over by Jobs after the latter was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. An MBA from Duke University and Bachelor of Science in industrial engineering from Auburn University, Cook was then the company's chief operating officer responsible for Apple's worldwide sales and operations, including the Mac business.

The Indian government is expected to try and persuade Apple to invest in smartphone and computer manufacturing facilities in the country, in line with the government's 'Make in India' campaign.

Image credit: Indiatimes