Anaya Bangar urges BCCI to allow transgender players in women's cricket

Transgender cricketer Anaya Bangar has called on the BCCI to adopt a policy similar to Cricket Australia's after receiving clearance to compete in elite women's cricket in Australia from March 2027. The 25-year-old was approved under Cricket Australia's transgender and gender-diverse player policy in August.

Bangar, daughter of former India cricketer Sanjay Bangar, said she hopes the BCCI will create a pathway for transgender athletes. She approached the board in 2025 seeking clarity on eligibility criteria but has not received a response.

Cricket Australia's policy requires players to maintain serum testosterone levels below 10 nmol/L for at least 12 months. Bangar will be eligible for Premier Cricket competitions immediately while awaiting elite-level clearance.