Indian batter Prithvi Shaw announced his engagement to long-time girlfriend Akriti Agarwal, sharing photos from the ceremony as fans congratulated the couple online.
Indian cricketer Prithvi Shaw has announced his engagement to his long-time partner Akriti Agarwal, sharing the joyful news with fans through a series of photos on social media. The announcement quickly gained attention online, with supporters, fellow cricketers and well-wishers flooding the comments section with congratulatory messages for the couple.
Shaw posted several pictures from the engagement ceremony, which appeared to be a private and intimate celebration attended by close family members and friends. The photos showed the couple smiling and celebrating the milestone moment together.
Along with the images, the Indian batter wrote a heartfelt caption reflecting on the new phase of his life. “From sixes on the field to a lifetime of hits off it. She’s my perfect innings! #justengaged,” Shaw wrote in his Instagram post.
Akriti Agarwal, who is reportedly an actress and social media influencer, has been seen with Shaw on several occasions in the past. Their relationship had attracted attention among fans and followers of the cricketer, and the engagement announcement generated excitement across social media platforms.
The couple had maintained a relatively low profile regarding their relationship, though fans had occasionally spotted them together at public events and through posts shared online. Shaw’s engagement announcement confirmed long-standing speculation about their relationship.
The news also comes at a time when several young Indian cricketers have recently celebrated important personal milestones. Interestingly, Shaw’s engagement announcement followed the wedding of his childhood friend Arjun Tendulkar, who reportedly tied the knot with Saaniya Chandhok earlier in the week.
With the engagement celebrations concluded, Shaw is expected to shift his focus back to cricket as the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) approaches. The right-handed batter will represent the Delhi Capitals franchise in the next edition of the tournament.
During the IPL auction, Delhi Capitals secured Shaw for ₹75 lakh, bringing him back to the franchise that has been associated with his IPL career since the beginning. Shaw had earlier gone unsold in the IPL 2025 auction before the team decided to re-sign him.
His return to Delhi Capitals is seen as an opportunity for the young cricketer to rebuild his career in the league. Shaw made his IPL debut in 2018 and has spent his entire IPL journey with the franchise.
Over the course of his IPL career so far, Shaw has played 79 matches and scored 1,892 runs. He has maintained an average of nearly 24 and an impressive strike rate of 147.46. His performances include 14 half-centuries in the tournament.
Despite showing flashes of brilliance, Shaw’s form has been inconsistent in recent seasons, which affected his standing in the league. The struggles with consistency were among the reasons he initially went unsold in the IPL 2025 auction.
However, the young batter has shown signs of improvement in domestic cricket while representing the Maharashtra team. His performances in domestic tournaments helped him regain attention from IPL franchises and ultimately led to his return to Delhi Capitals.
The upcoming IPL season will therefore be important for Shaw as he aims to re-establish himself as a key player in the league. A strong performance could also help him push for a return to the national team setup in the future.
For now, Shaw appears to be enjoying a special moment in his personal life as he begins a new chapter with Akriti Agarwal. The engagement announcement has been widely celebrated by fans who continue to follow both his cricketing journey and personal milestones.
