Prithvi Shaw splits from fiancee Akriti Agarwal 'with a heavy heart' as nine-year fight for India comeback continues

Prithvi Shaw's wait for an India recall has been accompanied by upheaval away from the field. The batter and his fiancee, Akriti Agarwal, have parted ways six months after getting engaged, with Shaw announcing the decision 'with a heavy heart'.

The personal development comes as Shaw continues his long fight to revive a career that once promised so much. At 18, he hit a century on Test debut and was hailed as the next Sachin Tendulkar; nine years later, he is still battling for an India comeback.