New Delhi, September 17, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
Indian cricketer Prithvi Shaw and social media personality and actress Akriti Agarwal have decided to part ways around six months after announcing their engagement, with Agarwal confirming their separation in a social media statement on Thursday.
Agarwal said the decision was mutual and followed their realisation that they had different goals and circumstances for the future. She also appealed to people to respect their privacy and avoid speculation about the reasons behind their separation.
“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,” Agarwal wrote on Instagram.
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.”
Shaw and Agarwal had announced their engagement on March 8, with the India batter sharing photographs from the occasion on social media. One of the pictures showed Shaw proposing to Agarwal on one knee, while another featured 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.
The engagement came as Shaw was seeking to rebuild his cricketing career. He was bought by Delhi Capitals for Rs 75 lakh in the 2026 IPL auction after initially going unsold, but did not feature in any match during the season.
Shaw, who made his India debut in 2018 and scored a century in his first Test against the West Indies, has also experienced setbacks in domestic cricket. He was released from Mumbai’s Ranji Trophy squad in October 2024 and subsequently continued his domestic career with Maharashtra.
Following Agarwal’s announcement, Shaw has also removed his engagement photographs from his Instagram profile.
The couple’s separation was announced without details beyond Agarwal’s reference to differing future goals, responsibilities and circumstances. She has specifically asked the public not to speculate about the reasons for their decision.
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