Indian cricketer Prithvi Shaw and social media influencer Akriti Agarwal have once again become the talk of the town after sharing festive photos celebrating Ganesh Chaturthi. The pictures, posted by Agarwal on Wednesday, show the rumoured couple dressed in traditional attire as they posed together before a Ganesh idol – sending fans into a frenzy over their relationship status.
Festive clicks of Prithvi Shaw and Akriti Agarwal go viral
In the viral photos, Agarwal stunned in a maroon sari with green borders, while Shaw opted for a floral-printed short kurta and white trousers. The duo’s affectionate poses have further fuelled speculation that the pair are more than just friends. Although neither Shaw nor Agarwal has officially confirmed their relationship, fans were quick to interpret the post as a soft launch of sorts.
Rumours about Shaw and Agarwal have been circulating since June, with the two frequently spotted together at public events. Their lighthearted Instagram exchanges have also caught the eye of fans. In one instance, Agarwal called Shaw her “perfect view,” to which the cricketer responded, “Ayyy you.”
These interactions, along with their appearances, have kept curiosity alive, with many now convinced an official announcement may be imminent.
Who is Akriti Agarwal?
Akriti is a fast-rising digital creator who first gained popularity during her college years at Nirmala Memorial Foundation College while pursuing a Bachelor of Management Studies.
She initially rose to fame on TikTok during the COVID-19 lockdown with dance, lip-sync and lifestyle content.
After TikTok’s ban in India, she smoothly transitioned to Instagram, where she now enjoys a massive following of 3.3 million.
She also runs a YouTube channel with over 85,000 subscribers and is set to make her acting debut in a psychological thriller Trimukha.
Prithvi Shaw’s cricketing career at crossroads
At 25, Shaw remains one of Indian cricket’s most talked-about young talents. After his record-breaking Test debut century in 2018, Shaw was widely tipped as a future star. However, injuries, form struggles and off-field controversies have slowed his progress. To revive his career, Shaw recently shifted from Mumbai to Maharashtra in domestic cricket, where he has shown encouraging form – including a century and a fifty at the Buchi Babu Invitational Tournament.
