Trans cricketer Anaya Bangar cites scientific data to refute unfair-advantage claims

Anaya Bangar, who previously played men’s age-group cricket in Mumbai, began her gender transition in 2022 and completed gender-affirming surgery in March 2026. Cricket Australia has granted her permission to compete in women’s community cricket, provided she meets its policy criteria. As part of a research project at Manchester University Institute of Sport, Bangar was evaluated after over a year of hormone replacement therapy and testosterone suppression; tests of lung capacity, power output and haemoglobin all fell within the normal range for cisgender female athletes.

Citing these findings, she contends that she holds no unfair physical advantage and urges that each trans athlete be assessed case-by-case, mirroring Cricket Australia’s approach. Bangar hopes the publicity surrounding her eligibility will raise broader awareness of the scientific processes involved in transgender sport participation.