Prithvi Shaw gets engaged to long-time girlfriend Akriti Agarwal, shares heartwarming photos

Prithvi Shaw Announcing engagement to long-term partner Akriti Agarwal shared the happy news with fans through a series of photos on social media on Sunday. The India batsman posted a glimpse of the intimate ceremony and the pictures quickly gained traction online, with fans and well-wishers taking to the comments to express their congratulations.Agarwal is an actress and social media influencer who has been seen with Shaw on several occasions before. Their relationship has often garnered attention online and news of the engagement has excited the cricketer’s followers.Along with the photos, Shaw also posted a heartfelt caption reflecting on this new chapter in his life. “From sixes in the field to hits of a lifetime. She was my perfect innings! #justengged,” Prithvi wrote on Instagram.The two got engaged shortly after Shaw’s childhood friend Arjun Tendulkar tied the knot with Saaniya Chandhok earlier this week.With the celebrations over, Shaw quickly turned his attention back to cricket as the upcoming season indian premier league near. The right-handed batsman will play for Delhi Capitals, who bought him at the auction for Rs 75 lakh. However, it remains to be seen whether he can secure a spot in the starting lineup.Shaw’s return to Delhi is noteworthy as he went unsold during the IPL 2025 auction before being brought back by the franchise, which has been his home since the start of his IPL journey. He made his debut in the league in 2018 and has spent his entire IPL career with Capitals.In 79 games in this tournament, Shaw scored 1,892 runs at an average of nearly 24 and a strike rate of 147.46, including 14 half-centuries. Despite those numbers, inconsistent form over the past few seasons has left him struggling to gain momentum, ultimately leading to his failure to sell last year.However, Shaw has shown signs of renaissance in domestic cricket while representing the Maharashtra cricket team. This improvement helped him secure another IPL contract and he will now look to make the most of the opportunity and regain his footing in the league.