Indian cricketer Prithvi Shaw and his fiancée Akriti Agarwal have called off their engagement, approximately six months after going public with their relationship milestone. Agarwal confirmed the separation through a statement posted on Instagram on Thursday, 17 September 2026, saying the decision was mutual and rooted in differing future goals.

Agarwal's Statement

Agarwal, a social media personality and actress, addressed her followers directly, urging them to respect the couple's privacy. “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,” she wrote.

She added: “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.”

How the Engagement Was Announced

Shaw and Agarwal had announced their engagement on 8 March 2026, with the cricketer sharing a series of romantic photographs on social media. The images showed Shaw going down on one knee to propose, and 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 at the time. Following Thursday’s announcement, Shaw reportedly removed the engagement photographs from his Instagram profile.

Shaw's Cricket Career at a Crossroads

The separation comes at an already turbulent phase in the 26-year-old right-handed batter’s professional life. Shaw made a spectacular India debut in 2018, scoring a century on his first Test against the West Indies — a rare feat that signalled enormous promise. However, his career has since been marked by inconsistency, injuries, and selection setbacks.

In the IPL 2026 auction, Shaw was bought by Delhi Capitals for ₹75 lakh in the accelerated round after going unsold in the initial rounds. Despite securing a place in the squad, he did not feature in a single match during the 2026 IPL season. His domestic fortunes have been similarly challenging — Mumbai's Ranji Trophy squad released him in October 2024, and he has since represented Maharashtra in domestic cricket.

What Comes Next

Neither Shaw nor his management team has issued a public statement beyond Agarwal’s Instagram post. The cricketer continues to work his way back into competitive reckoning through domestic appearances for Maharashtra. As Shaw navigates both personal and professional uncertainty, the focus for his supporters will be on whether he can recapture the form that once made him one of Indian cricket’s most exciting young prospects.