'From Sixes to Rings': Prithvi Shaw Gets Engaged to Akriti Agarwal
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New Delhi, March 8 (NationPress) Indian cricketer Prithvi Shaw has officially gotten engaged to his partner Akriti Agarwal on Sunday, delighting fans with a series of enchanting photographs shared on social media that caught widespread attention.
In the images uploaded by Shaw, the talented right-handed batsman is depicted proposing to Agarwal as he kneels down to place a ring on her finger. Another picture captures Agarwal assisting Shaw in wearing his engagement ring, while a further snapshot shows the couple exuberantly flaunting their rings.
This announcement was met with heartfelt congratulations from admirers and members of the cricketing community alike. The Delhi Capitals, the team Shaw is slated to play for in the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, also extended their best wishes to the opener on this significant occasion.
In his Instagram post sharing the photos, Shaw expressed, “From sixes on the field to a lifetime of hits off it. She’s my perfect innings!”
Originally from Lucknow, Agarwal is a social media influencer and actress who gained substantial popularity after moving to Mumbai. She boasts over three million followers on Instagram and made her acting debut in the Kannada film Trimukha.
The couple was recently spotted together at the wedding of Arjun Tendulkar and Saaniya Chandhok in Mumbai, an event attended by numerous prominent figures from both sports and entertainment.
Shaw began his international cricket career on a high note, scoring a century on his Test debut against the West Indies in 2018. However, this promising start was followed by inconsistent performances and concerns regarding his discipline and fitness, which ultimately led to his exclusion from the team.
In October 2024, Shaw was released from the Mumbai Ranji Team. His challenges were also evident during the IPL auctions, where he went unsold in the IPL 2025 Auction.
This trend continued during the initial phases of the IPL 2026 Mini Auction, where he again failed to attract a buyer at his base price of ₹75 lakh. However, the Delhi Capitals made the decision to acquire him during the final accelerated round, granting the 26-year-old batsman another chance to make a significant comeback in the league.