Former Indian cricketer Sanjay Bangar’s son, now daughter, Anaya Bangar, has appealed to the International Cricket Council (ICC) and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to ensure inclusivity for transgender players in cricket.
Anaya, who is now a trans woman athlete, has made her scientifically verified transition journey public by releasing an 8-page report. Anaya stated that this report is not based on opinions or emotions, but on scientific facts and data. She plans to submit this report to the BCCI and ICC with complete transparency.
After the 2023 ODI World Cup, the ICC board decided that transgender cricketers would not be allowed to participate in women’s cricket.
Anaya said, “Science says I am eligible to play women’s cricket. The real question now is — is the world ready to accept the truth?”
Currently, transgender cricketers are not eligible to take part in women’s cricket. This ban was imposed during an ICC board meeting following the Cricket World Cup in 2023.
