Sanjay Bangar’s Son Aryan Shares 11-Month Journey Of Gender Transition To Become Anaya | WATCH

Aryan Bangar (now Anaya Bangar), former India cricketer and coach Sanjay Bangar’s son recently posted an Instagram post revealing a transformation journey that he (now she) went through post Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) in 2023. The now-deleted social media post highlighted the 23-year-old’s progress over several months during her gender transition journey. Currently playing cricket in the United Kingdom, Anaya shared photos in the reel featuring moments with former India captain MS Dhoni, star batter Virat Kohli and her father Sanjay Bangar.

Embracing an identity as a transgender woman, Anaya uploaded a video offering a glimpse into her growth into a transgender woman. She also opened up about the sacrifices she has made throughout her journey, especially while being involved in professional cricket. The social media post gained massive attention on social media garnering millions of views across platforms.

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Watch the viral video 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

"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," wrote Aryan (now Anaya) in the caption.

"But beyond the game, I had another journey. A path of self-discovery and 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. 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," Anaya added.

Losing Strength But Gaining Happiness: Anaya

In her latest Instagram post, Anaya shared how 11 months of HRT have helped her alleviate dysphoria and experience a newfound sense of happiness. “Losing strength but gaining happiness. Body changing, dysphoria easing… still a long way to go, but each step feels more like me,” reads the caption of Anaya’s latest Instagram post.

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Anaya's viral post comes after the recent regulatory changes by the International Cricket Council (ICC) regarding transgender women where the apex cricket body stated transgender athletes will not be allowed to participate in women's cricket. The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) adopted these rules, effectively barring transgender women from participating in international and elite domestic competitions in Tiers 1 and 2 of women's cricket.

Taking to Instagram, Anaya vented her frustration stating, ‘It sucks being a trans athlete.’

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