Anaya Bangar
Anaya Bangar is the child of former Indian cricketer and coach Sanjay Bangar. Recently, Anaya made headlines by discussing the challenges of navigating the cricketing world as a transgender woman, following their journey of transformation that included hormone replacement therapy and gender-affirming surgery. Formerly known as Aryan, Anaya has played cricket at various levels and has been vocal about issues related to toxic masculinity within the sport. She shared troubling experiences of harassment from fellow cricketers while also expressing disappointment over the International Cricket Council's new policy prohibiting transgender athletes from participating in women's international cricket. Anaya currently resides in the United Kingdom.
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Anaya opens up about childhood fears, medical transition, family resistance, online trolling and her battle to return to competitive cricket as a trans woman.
Anaya Bangar: ‘My reconciliation with family is not complete. But we are getting there’
India· 2025-11-28
Anaya opens up about childhood fears, medical transition, family resistance, online trolling and her battle to return to competitive cricket as a trans woman.
Anaya Bangar: ‘My reconciliation with family is not complete. But we are getting there’India· 2025-11-26Anaya Bangar, daughter of former India cricketer and coach, publicly came out last year and shared her journey of transformation through hormone replacement therapy and gender-affirming surgery.
'Held bats before phones': Anaya Bangar meets her best friend Sarfaraz Khan after three years | Cricket NewsIndia· 2025-04-22
Anaya Bangar has spoken out about the toxic masculinity that continues to plague the cricketing world.
'Veteran cricketer asked to sleep with me': Anaya Bangar, Sanjay Bangar's child, makes bold confession | Cricket NewsIndia· 2025-04-19
Anaya Bangar, child of former Indian cricketer and coach, recently opened up about the 'toxic masculinity' that continues to pervade the cricketing world.
'Cricketers sent me nude photos': Anaya Bangar, Sanjay Bangar's child, makes shocking revelation | Cricket NewsIndia· 2025-04-18