{
  "id": 3978121,
  "title": "‘Lonely & brutal’: Anaya opens up on trans journey as CA clears path back to cricket",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/lonely-brutal-anaya-opens-up-on-trans-journey-as-ca-clears-path-back",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-28T13:43:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/news/its-been-lonely-its-been-brutal-anaya-bangar-opens-up-on-trans-journey-as-cricket-australia-clears-path-back-to-cricket/articleshow/133592671.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Anaya Bangar has achieved a significant milestone as a trans athlete, gaining the green light from Cricket Australia to compete in women's cricket. Reflecting on her transition journey, which has been marked by loneliness and emotional hurdles, she graciously acknowledges this opportunity following her gender-affirming surgery earlier this year. This clearance represents a long-awaited chance for…",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Indian Express",
        "title": "‘Great day’ says trans athlete Anaya Bangar after Cricket Australia okays participation",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/great-day-says-trans-athlete-anaya-bangar-after-cricket-australia",
        "published": "2026-08-25T10:10:51.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Times of India",
        "title": "‘Incredibly emotional’: Anaya Bangar gets CA nod for women’s cricket, eyes WBBL",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/incredibly-emotional-anaya-bangar-gets-ca-nod-for-womens-cricket-eyes",
        "published": "2026-08-25T16:15:45.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}