Watch: Anaya Bangar's powerful gym video as she vows to return to cricket stronger than ever

NEW DELHI: In a humorous and spirited social media post, Anaya Bangar — daughter of former India all-rounder and coach Sanjay Bangar — shared a glimpse of her rigorous workout routine as she gears up for a long-awaited return to the cricket field.

A day after revealing her decision to follow in her father's footsteps and resume her cricketing journey, Anaya posted a new gym video that perfectly captured her determination and sense of humour.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!“Tried the single leg squat challenge… the challenge won,” she quipped in her caption, giving fans a peek into her lighthearted yet fierce approach to training. The short reel, which shows Anaya performing intense fitness drills, has already gone viral among cricket fans.WATCH:Anaya Bangar's gym videoIn her earlier post, Anaya — who had previously been identified as Aryan Bangar — announced her decision to return to cricket “not as Aryan but as Anaya this time,” marking a deeply personal and symbolic milestone. “It's been three months since my surgery, and I'm now fully recovered,” she said. “Stay tuned, because this journey is about to begin again.”Anaya also expressed heartfelt gratitude to her followers for standing by her during her transition and time on reality TV, saying, “Thank you so much for your love and support through my rise and fall.”

The 25-year-old athlete, who underwent Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), has been vocal about inclusivity in sports. She recently urged the ICC and BCCI to create fair opportunities for transgender cricketers and shared her medical reports confirming her eligibility to compete in women's cricket.In another post, Anaya reminisced about receiving tips from Virat Kohli years ago, writing, “Back then, just a kid listening to tips from Virat. Today, I'm fighting for a chance to represent India Women. The dream has never changed.”