Indian cricketer Prithvi Shaw He has entered a new and exciting phase of his personal life after announcing his engagement to longtime girlfriend Aakriti Agarwal. The 26-year-old opening batsman shared the good news with fans through an emotional social media post on Sunday, which immediately caught the attention of the cricket world. Along with the announcement, Shaw posted a series of beautiful photos from their intimate engagement ceremony, giving followers a glimpse of the special moment the couple celebrated their commitment to each other.
Prithvi Shaw shares heart touching engagement post
On Sunday afternoon (March 8), Shaw took to Instagram to reveal the big news, uploading a collection of photos from the engagement ceremony. One of the extraordinary photos shows the cricketer getting down on one knee and gently placing a ring on Aakriti’s finger, capturing the emotion of the proposal. Another photo shows Aakriti helping Shaw put on the ring, while a few other images show the couple smiling and proudly showing off their engagement bands.
What made the moment even more special was Shaw’s caption, which cleverly linked his love for cricket with his personal happiness. He wrote: “From the sixes on the field to the hits of a lifetime on it. She is my perfect innings! #JustEngaged.”
The post quickly went viral and thousands of likes and comments started pouring in within hours. Fans flooded the comments section with congratulatory messages, while many members of the cricket fraternity also joined in to wish the couple well. Shaw’s IPL franchise Delhi Capitals was among those who congratulated the couple and welcomed the good news.
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A new beginning for Shaw amid career challenges
The engagement announcement comes at an important stage in Shaw’s professional journey. Shaw, once considered one of India’s brightest young batting talents, attracted global attention when he scored a brilliant century in his Test debut against the West Indies in 2018. His fearless batting and natural strokeplay made him one of the most sought-after young players in international cricket.
However, the last few years have not been so easy for the Mumbai-born cricketer. Shaw has faced challenges related to form, fitness and consistency, which ultimately led to his exit from the race for the Indian national team. His last international appearance came in 2021 and since then he has been working hard to revive his career.
The problems extended to IPL also. In a surprise development, Shaw remained unsold during the IPL 2025 mega auction – a blow for a player who was once seen as the cornerstone of India’s future batting lineup. Luckily for Shaw, his longtime IPL team Delhi Capitals decided to give him another chance during the IPL 2026 mini-auction, signing him for ₹75 lakh in the quick round.
With the new IPL season approaching, Shaw will be keen to prove his critics wrong and remind everyone of the talent that made him a teenage sensation. His engagement with Aakriti Aggarwal also marks a period of new happiness and emotional stability in his life.
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