Prithvi Shaw says Akriti Agarwal is his 'perfect innings' as he announces their engagement with dreamy photos

Indian cricketer Prithvi Shaw has announced his engagement to longtime partner Akriti Agarwal. The opening batter shared the update on Sunday, March 8, through a post on Instagram. The news quickly drew attention online, with fans and fellow cricketers sending congratulatory messages soon after the pictures were uploaded.

Shaw posted a series of photographs capturing moments from the engagement. The images show the couple posing together in a relaxed setting, smiling as they mark the occasion. Akriti Agarwal, who is known as an actor and social media influencer, appeared alongside Shaw in the photographs that were widely circulated across fan pages and cricket forums within hours.

Along with the images, Shaw wrote a short caption reflecting on the moment and the new phase in his life. He referred to the engagement as the beginning of a meaningful journey with his partner. The cricketer wrote, “From sixes on the field to a lifetime of hits off it. She’s is my perfect innings!🏆?? #justengaged.” The caption connected his professional identity as a cricketer with his personal milestone.

Prithvi Shaw has been a prominent name in Indian cricket since his early years in the sport. He first drew national attention after leading India to victory in the Under 19 World Cup. However, his senior international career has faced interruptions over the past few seasons, with inconsistent form and off field controversies affecting his place in the national setup.

The cricketer was also left out of Mumbai’s Ranji Trophy squad during a difficult phase in his career. The move sparked discussions about his future in domestic cricket. In a significant development, Shaw later shifted his domestic cricket base to Maharashtra, a decision that appears to have helped him regain stability and focus on his game.

Since the move, he has managed to rebuild momentum with improved performances in domestic competitions. His return to form has also been reflected in the Indian Premier League auction. After remaining unsold during the previous mega auction, Shaw secured a contract during the mini auction at his base price of Rs 75 lakh.

He will represent Delhi Capitals in the upcoming IPL season, returning to the franchise he played for earlier. The tournament is expected to begin later this month.