‘With a heavy heart’: Prithvi Shaw, fiancee Akriti Agarwal part ways six months after engagement | Cricket News
NEW DELHI: India cricketer Prithvi Shaw and his fiancee Akriti Agarwal have decided to part ways around six months after announcing their engagement. Agarwal, a social media personality and actress, confirmed the separation in a statement on social media on Thursday. She said the decision was mutual and came after the couple realised that their future goals and circumstances were different.She also asked people to respect their privacy and avoid speculation about the reasons behind their decision.
‘We have mutually decided to go our separate ways’
“With a heavy heart, I would like to share that my fiancé 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 and Agarwal announced engagement in March
Shaw and Agarwal announced their engagement on March 8. The India batter shared a series of romantic pictures from the occasion.In one photograph, Shaw could be seen going down on one knee to propose to Agarwal, while another showed the couple displaying their engagement rings.“From sixes on the field to a lifetime of hits off it. She’s my perfect innings!” Shaw had captioned the post.
Shaw’s career at a crucial stage
The engagement came at a crucial point in Shaw’s career as he looked to rebuild his standing in domestic and franchise cricket. The right-handed batter made his India debut in 2018 and scored a century in his first Test against the West Indies.Shaw was bought by Delhi Capitals for Rs 75 lakh in the accelerated round of the IPL 2026 auction. However, he did not play a single match in the 2026 IPL season.Shaw had gone unsold in the initial rounds of the auction before Delhi Capitals bought him for Rs 75 lakh.His domestic career has also faced setbacks. Mumbai released him from their Ranji Trophy squad in October 2024. The 26-year-old has since continued to play domestic cricket for Maharashtra.
Shaw removes engagement pictures
Following the announcement, Shaw also removed his engagement photographs from his Instagram profile.
