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Ignored by BCCI: How Anaya Bangar found a lifeline abroad at Australia after silence from Indian board

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Former Indian cricketer turned broadcaster Sanjay Bangar's daughter Anaya Bangar, who underwent gender affirming surgery in March of this year, has secured official clearance from Cricket Australia to compete in community cricket matches across the country.

Published: Aug 26, 2026, 03:00 PM IST|Updated: Aug 26, 2026, 03:00 PM IST

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Ignored by BCCI: How Anaya Bangar found a lifeline abroad at Australia after silence from Indian board

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