‘Absolutely Ridiculous’: South Africa Star Criticises Anaya Bangar’s Cricket Australia Pathway

‘Absolutely ridiculous’: South Africa star criticises Anaya Bangar’s Cricket Australia pathway

South Africa all-rounder Marizanne Kapp has criticised Cricket Australia’s decision to give Anaya Bangar a pathway to elite women’s cricket from 2027.

‘Ridiculous’: SA all-rounder questions Anaya Bangar’s inclusion in women’s cricket

Veteran South African all-rounder Marizanne Kapp criticizes Cricket Australia's decision to allow Indian trans athlete Anaya Bangar to return to competitive cricket, sparking debate on inclusion and fairness in women's sports.

Women's Cricket Star Slams Australia For Clearing Anaya Bangar: 'Ridiculous'

Anaya Bangar, who underwent gender-affirming surgery in Thailand earlier this year, expressed relief at being able to return to competitive cricket and revealed she was in the process of finding a club in Australia to resume playing.

‘Absolutely ridiculous’: Marizanne Kapp slams Cricket Australia’s decision on Anaya Bangar

Cricket Australia has cleared Anaya Bangar for a return to competitive women's cricket. She can play community cricket until March 2027, meeting policy requirements. After this date, elite cricket eligibility depends on sustained testosterone levels. South African player Marizanne Kapp criticised the decision as unacceptable and unwarranted. Bangar emphasised that eligibility does not guarantee selection for any team.

Marizanne Kapp Strongly Opposes Cricket Australia's Decision to Clear WBBL Pathway for Anaya Bangar | 🏏 LatestLY

South African cricket stalwart Marizanne Kapp has vehemently criticized Cricket Australia's decision to greenlight a pathway for transgender cricketer Anaya Bangar into elite women's cricket, branding the move as 'absolutely ridiculous'. Bangar, born in 2000 and now 25, underwent gender-affirming surgery in March 2026. 🏏 Marizanne Kapp Strongly Opposes Cricket Australia's Decision to Clear WBBL Pathway for Anaya Bangar.

Marizanne Kapp slams Anaya Bangar's cricket pathway: 'Should not be allowed'

South Africa all-rounder Marizanne Kapp has publicly criticised Cricket Australia's decision to offer a pathway back into competitive cricket for transgender athlete Anaya Bangar, stating, 'Absolutely ridiculous. This should not be allowed.'