Anaya Bangar Chooses Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer in 'Kill, Marry, Hook Up' Game
Anaya Bangar, daughter of former India cricketer Sanjay Bangar, has gone viral for her explicit 'Kill, Marry, Hook Up' choices involving Indian cricketers Shreyas Iyer, Abhishek Sharma, and Shubman Gill. The transgender athlete, born December 26, 2000, recently completed gender-affirming surgery in Thailand in March 2026.
A video featuring Anaya Bangar, the daughter of former India cricketer and coach Sanjay Bangar, has gone massively viral across social media platforms, capturing attention for her unequivocal picks in the popular 'Kill, Marry, Hook Up' game. In the candid clip, Anaya revealed her clear preferences, choosing to 'kill' Shreyas Iyer, 'marry' Abhishek Sharma, and 'hook up' with Shubman Gill. The video, which surfaced around October 11, 2026, continues to trend strongly as of today, October 18, 2026, drawing widespread reactions from cricket fans and social media users alike. Anaya Bangar to Play in Women's 'Elite' Cricket, Reveals Comeback in 2027.
Anaya Bangar's Bold 'Kill, Marry, Hook Up' Choices
Anaya Bangar's Picks Unveiled
During the viral segment, Anaya Bangar, who is 25 years old (born December 26, 2000), was presented with the names of the three Indian cricketers and tasked with assigning them to the 'Kill, Marry, Hook Up' categories.
Her responses were immediate and definitive:
- Kill: Shreyas Iyer
- Marry: Abhishek Sharma
- Hook Up: Shubman Gill
Context: Anaya Bangar's Journey
Anaya Bangar's recent social media presence comes amid her own significant journey in the world of cricket. The transgender athlete was recently cleared by Cricket Australia in August 2026 to participate in female community cricket. This decision followed her gender-affirming surgery in Thailand in March 2026, with the full support of her family, including her father, Sanjay Bangar. Anaya Bangar's Fearless Journey Takes Center Stage in JioHotstar's 'Stories Made by Women' Campaign; Watch Teaser Video.
She is expected to become eligible for elite women's cricket from March 2027, provided she continues to meet the necessary medical requirements. Anaya has been a vocal advocate for inclusivity in sports, previously stating her commitment to her identity over cricketing advantages, emphasising that her transition was a personal journey and not for competitive gain. Her candidness in the viral video is another instance of her open engagement with the public, adding to her profile as she prepares for a return to competitive cricket.
The viral video has undoubtedly put Anaya Bangar and her views in the spotlight, sparking conversations and reactions across the digital sphere, highlighting her growing presence beyond the cricket field.
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