Anaya Bangar Speaks Out on Post-Surgery Harassment

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Anaya Bangar, daughter of ex-cricketer Sanjay Bangar, faced challenges in cricket after her gender reaffirming surgery. She now lives in the UK

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Anaya Bangar opened up about facing toxic masculinity in cricket and hiding her identity due to her father’s fame

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Anaya said she faced both support and harassment post-surgery, including receiving unsolicited nude photos from some cricketers

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Anaya shared experiences of verbal abuse and inappropriate advances from fellow cricketers. She has played for Islam Gymkhana and Hinckley Cricket Club

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In November 2023, the ICC banned transgender players from women's cricket, citing safety concerns, and Anaya expressed her disappointment on Instagram

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