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Anaya Bangar Exposes Harassment and Toxic Culture in Cricket Post-Transition

The transwoman cricketer and daughter of Sanjay Bangar shares her journey of gender transition and the systemic exclusion and abuse she faced within the cricketing world.

Ananya Bangar on facing harassment from cricketers, following her gender transition
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Anaya Bangar, the child of Sanjay Bangar, makes some bombshell claims.
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Overview

  • Anaya Bangar, who transitioned from Aryan to Anaya after hormone therapy and surgery, revealed facing harassment from fellow cricketers, including unsolicited nude photos and sexual propositions.
  • She detailed verbal abuse and toxic masculinity in cricket, describing how secrecy about her identity was necessary due to her father's prominence in the sport.
  • Anaya criticized the ICC and ECB bans on transgender women in elite women’s cricket, emphasizing the need for policies that respect both identity and fairness.
  • She has played for Islam Gymkhana in India and Hinckley Cricket Club in the UK but now resides in Manchester, advocating for inclusivity in sports.
  • Her recent interview has intensified discussions about athlete safety, regulatory barriers, and the broader challenges faced by transgender individuals in professional sports.