Prithvi Shaw, girlfriend Akriti Agarwal part ways months after engagement
Indian cricketer Prithvi Shaw and his fiancee Akriti Agarwal have decided to part ways, nearly six months after announcing their engagement. Agarwal confirmed the separation on Thursday, September 17, saying the decision was mutual and came after they realised they had different goals and circumstances for their future.
The separation brings an end to a relationship that had been in the public eye since their engagement announcement. Neither Shaw nor Agarwal has disclosed further details about their decision, with Agarwal specifically asking people to avoid speculation.
"With a heavy heart, I would like to share that my fiance and I have decided to part ways due to different goals and circumstances for our future. As much as we love and care for each other, we've come to accept that our paths are not meant to be together. With our responsibilities and the circumstances we are currently facing, we have mutually decided to go our separate ways," Agarwal wrote on Instagram.
"I genuinely wish nothing but the best, peace, and happiness for both of us as we move forward. I kindly request everyone to respect our privacy during this difficult time and refrain from speculating or making assumptions about the reasons behind our decision. Thank you for understanding and respecting our space," she added.
Shaw announced his engagement to Agarwal on March 8, sharing a series of romantic photographs on social media. In the pictures, the batter was seen on one knee as he placed a ring on Agarwal's finger, followed by images of the couple displaying their engagement rings.
"From sixes on the field to a lifetime of hits off it. Sheβs my perfect innings!" Shaw wrote alongside the photographs. View this post on Instagram A post shared by AKRITI AGARWAL (@akritiagarwal7)
The couple were also spotted together at the star-studded wedding celebrations of Arjun Tendulkar and Saaniya Chandhok in Mumbai earlier this year.
Agarwal is a social media influencer and actress from Lucknow who moved to Mumbai and built a following of more than 3 million on Instagram. She later ventured into acting and made her film debut with Trimukha.SHAWβS CRICKET CAREER AT A CROSSROADS
The development comes at a period when Shaw is attempting to rebuild his cricket career. The right-handed batter announced himself on the international stage in 2018, scoring 134 against the West Indies on his Test debut in Rajkot. At 18 years and 329 days, he became the youngest Indian to score a century on Test debut.
However, his progress subsequently stalled. In October 2024, Mumbai dropped Shaw from their Ranji Trophy squad amid concerns over fitness, training attendance and what the Mumbai Cricket Association described as his "general conduct".
His IPL journey has also been difficult. Shaw went unsold twice at his Rs 75 lakh base price in the 2026 auction before Delhi Capitals bought him for the same amount in an accelerated round. However, he did not play a single match in the tournament.
Shaw has played five Tests, six ODIs and one T20I for India, scoring 528 runs with one century and two fifties. He last represented India during the 2021 tour of Sri Lanka.- EndsPublished By: sabyasachi chowdhuryPublished On: Sep 17, 2026 17:19 IST
