Pakistan, April 18 -- Anaya Bangar, a transgender cricketer and daughter of former Indian player Sanjay Bangar, has spoken out about harassment she faced during her gender transition. In a revealing interview, she described receiving unsolicited nude photos and enduring verbal abuse from fellow cricketers. Her experiences shed light on the toxic culture within the sport.

Transitioning from Aryan to Anaya, she began Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) and advocates for greater inclusivity in cricket. Anaya highlighted the systemic challenges within the sport, stating, "Cricket world is filled with insecurity and toxic masculinity." While she received some support, the harassment she experienced made her journey even more difficult.

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