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BCCI Urged to Follow Australia's Trans Inclusion
14 Oct
Summary
- Transgender cricketer Anaya Bangar seeks BCCI's inclusion policy.
- Anaya Bangar cleared to play elite women's cricket in Australia.
- Cricket Australia's policy requires low testosterone levels.
Transgender cricketer Anaya Bangar has called on the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to implement policies similar to Cricket Australia's for transgender player inclusion. Bangar, daughter of former cricketer Sanjay Bangar, received approval in August to compete in elite women's cricket in Australia from March 2027.
She is relocating to Australia to resume her career after gender-affirming surgery. Bangar's approval is contingent on maintaining serum testosterone levels below 10 nmol/L for at least 12 months, confirmed by blood tests. Until March 2027, she can participate in community cricket competitions in Australia.
Bangar had previously approached the BCCI in 2025 seeking eligibility criteria but received no response. She hopes her experience will encourage other transgender athletes. Despite facing online criticism, Bangar remains determined, drawing strength from her personal journey through transition.
