EXCLUSIVE: Trans Woman Athlete Anaya Bangar Reveals Her Return To Cricket Has Been ‘Painful’; Rise And Fall Fame Shares, “Many Of My Old Friends Don’t Speak To Me Anymore”

After months of recovery and rebuilding strength, Rise and Fall fame Anaya Bangar has returned to the cricket field not just as an athlete, but as a voice representing resilience, identity, and courage. Her comeback is not only about reclaiming her place in the sport, but also about reaffirming her space in a world that often refuses to understand journeys like hers.

Anaya Bangar: Support Doesn’t Always Come In Numbers

Speaking about how her return was received, Anaya is candid about the emotional reality of her experience. Acknowledging the quiet distance that came from people she once shared the field with, she reveals, “Many of my old cricketing friends don’t speak to me anymore. That was painful.” However, she continues, “But over time, I’ve learned to focus on the people who do stand by me. Support doesn’t always come in numbers sometimes it comes in the form of one person who believes in you. That one person can matter more than twenty who don’t.”

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Her comeback has undeniably surprised critics as many did not expect her to return with the same power, discipline, and performance she once showcased. But Anaya insists that proving others wrong was never the goal. She shares, “What drives me is being truthful to myself and my actions. I don’t wake up to prove anyone wrong. I wake up to honour the journey I’m on. If my success ends up challenging someone’s assumptions or biases, I’m glad because it helps open conversations. It helps people understand what a trans person’s journey in sports can actually look like.”

Anaya Bangar: I Want To Play For My Country

Looking forward, Anaya’s vision holds both personal ambition and collective responsibility. She shares, “I want to play for my country and lift the World Cup one day. That dream is a fire I carry every day. But I also want to raise awareness about trans issues in sports. I want to be that bridge the one I didn’t have when I was younger.” She pauses, then adds, “Above all, I want to live authentically. Without hiding who I am, or what my body and I have gone through. I want the world to understand that my identity doesn’t limit me it’s a part of my strength.”

Anaya Bangar’s return is not just a comeback. It is a reminder that courage isn’t always loud, that representation matters, and that belief in oneself can be the turning point in any story. Her journey continues. And this time, the world is watching.

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