Trans cricketer and LGBTQ+ advocate Anaya Bangar has grabbed attention on Amazon MX Player’s reality show Rise And Fall. She revealed a shocking incident involving a famous cricketer who sent her an unsolicited explicit photo on social media.
Here’s What Anaya Bangar Said On Rise And Fall
Speaking to other contestants, Anaya said, “Basically, kya hua tha, main publicly come out ki last year November mein. Fir December-January mein main content post karti thi, jo dimag mein aaraha tha who karti thi. Randomly, ek cricketer ne mujhe add kiya and hamari kuch baat nahi hui, usne directly photo bhej di. Waisi photo (Basically, what happened is I came out publicly in November last year. Then, I used to post content in December-January about whatever came to my mind. Randomly, a cricketer added me. We did not talk to each other, but he directly sent his pic. That kind of photo.)”
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When asked if it was a naked photo, she confirmed, “Samajhlo abhi (Understand now).” On whether she knew the cricketer personally, Anaya replied, “Usse sab jaante hai (Everyone knows him).” Her revelation shocked both the contestants and viewers.
Anaya’s claim also stirred social media. Fans and netizens began guessing the cricketer’s identity. A user commented, “Virat Kohli.”
Another said, “Chris Gayle oga.”
A third user wrote, “Footage khana chata hai.”
About Anaya Bangar
Anaya Bangar is the daughter of former Indian cricketer Sanjay Bangar. She played cricket herself and gained fame after her gender transition. She is now a strong advocate for transgender rights and inclusion in sports.
Anaya has approached both the International Cricket Council (ICC) and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to support transgender athletes in women’s cricket. Despite challenges, she continues to fight for inclusivity and respect for transgender individuals.
Earlier, Anaya made headlines when she shared a video confirming her eligibility for women’s cricket. The video cited a scientific report documenting her transition. It explained how structured physiological assessments after hormone therapy proved her eligibility to play professionally in women’s cricket.
