Former Indian cricketer and coach Sanjay Bangar’s son, Aryan Bangar, has been in the news lately — not for his profession but for his quest for self-discovery. Aryan has come out as a transgender woman after a gender transition procedure called hormonal replacement therapy (HRT). The 23-year-old cricketer now goes by the name ‘Anaya Bangar’.
Here’s all we know about the therapy. Anaya Bangar is a left-handed batter who plays cricket for Islam Gymkhana, a local club, just like her father. She has also amassed a number of runs while playing for Leicestershire’s Hinckley Cricket Club.
By courageously sharing her transition journey on social media, Anaya sparked critical discussions about acceptance, identity, and the major obstacles as a transgender athlete. The 23-year-old later removed the post that recounted her 10-month journey, which included a series of photos she had taken with star batsman Virat Kohli and former Indian skipper MS Dhoni. In the deleted video, she shared a caption that read, “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 facing the doubts and judgments of others, every step has demanded strength.” Also read: Imane Khelif gender controversy: Boxing chief hits out at Olympics Committee as ex-elite athletes ask for her removal A medical treatment known as hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is used to replace hormones when t.