India, June 18 -- Leading India's women's cricket team with passion and purpose, Harmanpreet Kaur talks to Travel + Leisure India & South Asia about legacy, leadership, and her journey beyond cricket.

Excerpts From The Interview With Harmanpreet Kaur T+L India: You grew up breaking stereotypes in a town that didn't see many girls with cricket bats. When did you first feel that cricket was your calling? Harmanpreet Kaur: Watching my father play at a very young age sparked my interest in sports. Every Sunday, he'd return home with a trophy, which inspired me to grow up and become an athlete. There was a sports ground right in front of our house, but very few girls ever played there. I chose to follow my dad to the field, despite the stare...