‘With a heavy heart’: Prithvi Shaw, fiancee Akriti Agarwal split six months after engagement

Prithvi Shaw and Akriti Agarwal (Image credit: Instagram) NEW DELHI: Indian cricketer Prithvi Shaw and his fiancee Akriti Agarwal have decided to call it quits around six months after announcing their engagement. Agarwal, a social media personality and actress, confirmed the split in a statement on social media on Thursday. She said the decision was mutual and came after the couple realized their future goals and circumstances were different.She also asked people to respect their privacy and avoid speculation about the reasons for their decisions.

“We mutually decided to go our own way”

“It is with a heavy heart that I would like to share that my fiance and I have decided to part ways due to different goals and circumstances of our future. Although we love and care for each other, we have come to terms that our paths are not meant to be together. With our responsibilities and circumstances we are currently facing, we have mutually decided to go our separate ways,” Agarwal wrote on Instagram.“I truly wish nothing but the best, peace and happiness for both of us as we move forward. I ask everyone to respect our privacy during this difficult time and refrain from speculating or making assumptions about the reasons for our decision. Thank you for understanding and respecting our space,” she added.

Shaw and Agarwal announced their engagement in March

Shaw and Agarwal announced their engagement on March 8. The Indian batters shared a series of romantic pictures from the occasion.One photo showed Shaw getting down on one knee to propose to Agarwal, while another showed the couple showing off their engagement rings.“From sixes on the pitch to a lifetime on it. It’s my perfect innings!” Shaw captioned the post.

Shaw’s career at a pivotal stage

The engagement came at a pivotal point in Shaw’s career as he looked to restore his status in domestic and franchise cricket. The right-handed batsman 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 crore in the accelerated auction round of IPL 2026. However, he did not play a single match in the 2026 IPL season.

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Share an opinionShaw went unsold in the early rounds of the auction before Delhi Capitals bought him for Rs 75 crore.His domestic career also faced setbacks. Mumbai dropped him from their Ranji Trophy squad in October 2024. The 26-year-old has since continued to play domestic cricket for Maharashtra.

Shaw deletes the engagement pictures

Following the announcement, Shaw also removed her engagement photos from her Instagram profile.