Prithvi Shaw and Akriti Agarwal engaged (Source:X)
Indian cricketer Prithvi Shaw has stepped into a new phase of life off the field. The 26-year-old opener recently announced his engagement to social media influencer Akriti Agarwal. The news quickly went viral on social media, with fans and fellow cricketers congratulating the couple.
Prithvi Shaw shared the happy update on Instagram with a romantic caption that caught everyone’s attention. "From sixes on the field to a lifetime of hits off it. She’s my perfect innings! #justengaged," he wrote, along with several pictures of the couple.
Prithvi Shaw gets engaged to Akriti Agarwal
The engagement comes at an exciting time in Prithvi Shaw's life, just ahead of the upcoming IPL season. It also follows the wedding celebrations of his childhood friend and fellow cricketer Arjun Tendulkar earlier in March 2026, where Prithvi and Akriti Agarwal were spotted together.
The relationship between Prithvi and Akriti Agarwal had been the subject of speculation for several months. Fans first began linking the two after they were seen celebrating Ganesh Chaturthi together in 2025.
Their public appearances and social media interactions soon added fuel to the rumours. The couple was later seen attending events together in Mumbai, including leaving a restaurant and attending a wedding function.
Photos and videos from these outings quickly spread online, sparking conversations among fans.
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Another moment that attracted attention was a birthday celebration video in which Prithvi Shaw was seen feeding cake to the love of her life.
The speculation finally ended when Prithvi Shaw confirmed the engagement through his social media post on 8 March 2026.
Who Is Akriti Agarwal?
Akriti Agarwal is a popular digital creator with a strong social media presence. She has more than 3 million followers on Instagram and also runs a growing YouTube channel where she shares lifestyle, fashion, and dance content.
Originally from Lucknow, Akriti Agarwal later moved to Mumbai for her studies. She completed her Bachelor of Management Studies (BMS) from Nirmala Memorial Foundation College. Her content creation journey began during the pandemic, when she started making short online videos.
Her popularity grew rapidly due to her relatable lifestyle content and stylish reels. Over time, she successfully transitioned from being a digital creator to pursuing acting.
Prithvi Shaw to play in IPL 2026
While Shaw’s personal life is making headlines, he is also preparing for an important phase in his cricket career. The explosive opener will likely play for the Delhi Capitals in the upcoming season of the IPL.
He was bought by the franchise for ₹75 lakh in the accelerated round of the IPL 2026 auction after initially going unsold in the main auction. Prithvi Shaw has been associated with the Delhi franchise since 2018, when it was known as Delhi Daredevils.
Across 79 IPL matches, Shaw has scored 1,892 runs at an average of 23.95. His most successful season came in 2021 when he scored 479 runs at a strike rate of over 159.
Recently, Prithvi also delivered strong performances in the domestic circuit during the Ranji Trophy 2025-26 season. In 11 innings, he scored 537 runs at an impressive average of 48.82, including a brilliant 222-run innings off just 156 balls.
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