India, June 21 -- As India dreams of another World Cup triumph at the ongoing ICC Women's T20 World Cup in England, 25-year-old batter Jemimah Rodrigues continues to do what she does best - play fearless cricket, smile through pressure and rise to the occasion. But while stadiums erupt in applause for her performances, there is one approval that matters most: praise from her father, Ivan Rodrigues. "Not all heroes wear capes. My dad is my hero. He has led by example, showing me how to dream big, work hard and live a life of faith in God. He has made me the player I am today and I love him a lot," says Jemimah.

On Father's Day today, Ivan has a message for parents everywhere: "Don't try to live your dreams vicariously through your childre...