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Transgender Cricketer Anaya Bangar Urges BCCI To Allow Transgenders In Women Cricket
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News18•14-10-2026, 15:31
Transgender Cricketer Anaya Bangar Urges BCCI To Allow Transgenders In Women Cricket
- •Transgender cricketer Anaya Bangar has urged the BCCI to follow Cricket Australia and allow transgender players in women's cricket.
- •The 25-year-old daughter of Sanjay Bangar received clearance in August to compete in elite women's cricket in Australia starting March 2027.
- •Anaya approached the BCCI in 2025 for clarity on eligibility criteria but has not yet received a response.
- •Cricket Australia's policy requires players to maintain serum testosterone levels below 10 nmol/L for at least 12 months to qualify.
- •Anaya funded her early transition surgeries through social media brand collaborations after facing emotional and financial struggles.
Key Questions Answered
Cricket Australia's policy requires transgender and gender-diverse players to maintain serum testosterone levels below 10 nmol/L for a minimum of 12 months to qualify for elite women's cricket.
Anaya Bangar approached the BCCI in 2025 seeking clarity on eligibility criteria for playing women's cricket in India, but she has not yet received a response from the board.
Anaya Bangar's clearance to compete in elite women's cricket in Australia takes effect in March 2027, subject to blood tests confirming she meets eligibility requirements. Meanwhile, she is immediately eligible to play community and Premier Cricket.
