Here’s some great news for cricket fans! On March 8, Indian cricketer Prithvi Shaw took to social media to share a person update with his fans and followers. Sharing some dreamy pictures with his girlfriend Akriti Agarwal, Prithvi Shaw announced that he is now engaged. One shot catches Shaw on one knee sliding a ring onto Akriti’s finger; the next shows her returning the favour, both beaming with matching bands sparkling like trophies.“From sixes on the field to a lifetime of hits off it. She’s my perfect innings! #justengaged,” Shaw captioned the post—a cheeky nod to his bat and their loving bond. Fans and cricketers showered love on the newly-engaged couple, with Delhi Capitals (his IPL 2026 team) chiming in: “Congratss, Prithvi and Akriti”
Who is Prithvi Shaw’s fiance Akriti Agarwal?
Akriti, a Lucknow-born influencer-actress with 3 million+ Instagram followers, swapped small-town roots for Mumbai’s spotlight. She’s debuted in films like Trimukha and turns heads online with style hauls and glam shots. The couple were recently spotted together at Arjun Tendulkar’s wedding to Saaniya Chandhok in Mumbai.
Mumbai, Mar 06 (ANI): Cricketer Prithvi Shaw attends the wedding ceremony of Arjun Tendulkar, son of Former Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar, and Saaniya Chandhok, in Mumbai on Thursday. (ANI Photo)
Prithvi Shaw’s career
Prithvi Shaw’s journey is a raw reminder that talent is only the entry fee. Back in 2018, his debut Test century made him an overnight icon. Yet, the years since have been a gritty lesson in discipline. Between fitness red flags and the brutal 2024 headlines that saw him axed from Mumbai’s squad, that “blue-chip” promise began to feel like a memory.His IPL fortunes mirrored the slump. After going unsold in 2025 and weathering a quiet 2026 auction, he was finally bought by Delhi Capitals at the base price INR 75 lakhs. For Shaw, this isn’t just about scoring runs; it’s about silencing the “attitude” whispers and proving his grit finally matches his gift. He’s been handed a fresh start—now he just has to show he’s ready to finish what he started.Now at 26, Shaw is celebrating a personal milestone in life.Meanwhile, Akriti’s been his constant through turbulence. She is often spotted cheering for him from the stands and along with him on red carpets.Congrats poured in from fans and friends like. Former cricketers Shikhar Dhawan wrote, “Congrats bro”.Here’s wishing Prithvi Shaw and Akriti Agarwal many years of happiness and togetherness!
