Sanjay Bangar’s son undergoes hormone replacement surgery, picture goes viral. (Source – Anaya Bangar/Instagram)
Former India cricketer Sanjay Bangar‘s son Aryan, who also plays cricket, has taken the internet by storm with his latest revelation. Bangar’s son recently underwent hormonal replacement surgery and has spilled the beans on identifying as a trans person. 10 months following the surgery, the cricketer changed his name from Aryan to Anaya and shared an Instagram reel, showing the transformation over the years.
“Chasing my dream of playing cricket professionally has been a journey filled with sacrifices, resilience, and unwavering dedication. From early mornings on the field to face the doubts and judgments of others, every step has demanded strength,” captioned the Instagram post.
“But beyond the game, I had another journey. A path of self-discovery and a lot of challenges faced. Embracing my true self meant making hard choices, letting go of the comfort of fitting in, and standing up for who I am, even when it wasn’t easy,” it read further
“Today, I’m proud to be a part of the sport I love at any level or category, not only as an athlete but as my authentic self. The road hasn’t been easy, but finding my true self has been the greatest victory of all,” the post caption ended.
Check Anaya’s Twitter post here:
Sanjay Bangar’s son undergoes harmone replacement surgery.
Aryan becomes Anaya!
Have a look at Ananya’s instagram post!#Cricket #CricketTwitter #SanjayBangar pic.twitter.com/esePJjf4Ua
— Amit T (@amittalwalkar) November 10, 2024
Are transperson athletes allowed to play cricket?
According to a decision made by the International Cricket Council (ICC) in this regard, transgender athletes are not allowed to take part in women’s international cricket. The decision was made back in November 2023, and ICC CEO Geoff Allardice cited integrity among the major factors that forced the implementation of the rule.
“Inclusivity is incredibly important to us as a sport, but our priority was to protect the integrity of the international women’s game and the safety of players,” Allardice was quoted as saying by ESPNcricinfo.