On her Instagram account, Anaya described the operation as a milestone in her journey of self-discovery and said her father\u2019s support had been crucial in helping her through the physical and emotional challenges of the surgery and ongoing recovery in Bangkok.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cThis journey wasn\u2019t easy\u2026 not just for me, but for my family too. Understanding, accepting, and standing by me took time. It wasn\u2019t instant. There were moments of confusion, questions, and growth for all of us.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cBut today, standing here, I\u2019m filled with nothing but gratitude. To have my father beside me through one of the most important moments of my life means everything. His support didn\u2019t come overnight\u2026 but when it did, it was real, unconditional, and strong.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cThis surgery was a big step for me, but having him with me made it feel possible. Growth takes time. Love takes time. But when it comes, it\u2019s worth everything. Grateful. Always,\u201d wrote Anaya on her Instagram account.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
It is also mentioned that Bangar covered the cost of the surgery himself, underscoring his support for his daughter\u2019s decisions. Before turning into Anaya, she was a male named Aryan, who featured in U16, U19 and U23 cricket.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cThis surgery was a big step for me, but having him with me made it feel possible. Growth takes time. Love takes time. But when it comes, it\u2019s worth everything. Grateful. Always,\u201d wrote Anaya on her Instagram account.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
She previously played for Islam Gymkhana and then for Hinckley Cricket Club in the UK, but had to step away from playing the sport due to ICC and ECB rules, which bar transgender women who have undergone male puberty from competing in elite women\u2019s domestic cricket.<\/p>\r\n\r\n