Anaya Bangar eligible for elite women's cricket in Australia from March 2027
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 9:45 PM
Last updated Aug 25, 2026
Cricket Australia confirmed Anaya Bangar's eligibility for elite women's cricket effective March 2027. This follows her gender-affirming surgery and aligns with Cricket Australia's Inclusion Policy for Transgender and Gender Diverse Players. Bangar aims to compete in the Women's Big Bash League, emphasizing that she must earn a franchise contract through performances. She described the announcement as emotional, as her cricket career seemed uncertain after her transition. The step provides a potential path for other transgender athletes in sports.
- •Anaya Bangar to play elite women's cricket in Australia from March 2027.
- •Confirmation received under Cricket Australia's inclusion policy.
- •Must earn a WBBL franchise contract based on performance.
- •Bangar aims to return to competitive cricket and improve her skills.
- •Current focus includes training and competing in Premier Cricket competitions.
- 9:45 PMYahoo Sports — ‘Incredibly emotional’: Anaya Bangar gets Cricket Australia nod for elite women’s cricket, eyes WBBL
"Anaya Bangar can play elite women's cricket in Australia starting March 2027. Cricket Australia confirmed her eligibility under its inclusion policy. This decision offers a pathway to the Women's Big Bash League. She must still earn a franchise contract through her performances. Her journey offers a potential path for transgender athletes in sports.
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