Transwoman athlete, cricketer and LGBTQ+ advocate Anaya Bangar has shared a major update with her followers, revealing that she is set to make her comeback to women’s elite cricket in 2027. The announcement comes after Anaya underwent vaginoplasty, a gender-affirming surgery, and marks another important chapter in her journey as an athlete.
Taking to social media, Anaya shared the news with her followers and revealed that she has received clearance from an organisation, paving the way for her much-awaited return to competitive women’s cricket. While she did not disclose further details about the organisation or the nature of the clearance, Anaya hinted that she will reveal more information very soon.
Sharing the update, Anaya said, “Hi guys, so I have a good news to share with you all. Which is that I am making my comeback in women’s elite cricket in 2027. And I want to share a lot about it but I can’t right now.
I can just say that I have got clearance from an organization. And I can’t wait to share everything about it very soon, so stay tuned.”
Anaya’s announcement is significant as she has been vocal about her journey as a transgender athlete and her aspirations to continue pursuing cricket at an elite level. Her journey has also brought conversations around inclusion, representation and opportunities for transgender athletes in sport.
A cricketer herself, Anaya has continued to remain closely connected to the sport despite the challenges surrounding her career. Her return to women’s elite cricket in 2027 could mark a major milestone in her sporting journey, particularly as she looks to compete at a higher level after undergoing her gender-affirming transition.
The announcement also comes after Anaya recently underwent vaginoplasty, a gender-affirming surgery, as part of her transition journey. She has openly spoken about different aspects of her life and transition, using her platform to advocate for greater visibility and acceptance of transgender people.
For now, Anaya has chosen to keep the details of the clearance under wraps, creating anticipation among her followers and supporters. With her promising that she will share “everything” very soon, all eyes will be on her next update and the details surrounding her return to women’s elite cricket.
If confirmed as planned, Anaya’s comeback in 2027 will be an important moment in her career and could further strengthen her position as a visible voice for representation and inclusion in Indian sport.
