Prithvi Shaw Loses His Cool; Swings Bat At Musheer Khan And Gets Into Heated Argument With Mumbai Players | Watch

Mumbai's three-day warm-up match against Maharashtra took an ugly turn at the MCA Stadium in Gahunje on Tuesday when out-of-favour India opener Prithiv Shaw clashed with some of his former Mumbai teammates and swiped his bat at one of the players.

During the match, Shaw smashed a magnificent 181 in a crucial innings, his first outing against his former team Mumbai since switching to Maharashtra. However, his shining knock was spoiled by a heated argument with his ex-teammates.

In a viral video, Shaw handed an easy catch to the fielder at the deep square leg while attempting a slog on the leg side off Musheer's delivery.

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The match took a surprising turn after Shaw's dismissal, sparking a heated altercation between him and Mumbai players, particularly Musheer Khan. He took umbrage and was seen attempting to swing his bat at Musheer, prompting on-field umpires to intervene and split the players as Shaw headed back to the pavilion.

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Shaw continued his sizzling form, walloping a ton for Maharashtra against his former side Mumbai ahead of the Ranji Trophy 2025-26 season.

Prithvi Shaw's Partnership With Arshin Kulkarni

The 25-year-old right-handed batter struck a century in 140 balls, leading Maharashtra's innings alongside Arshin Kulkarni at the crease. He also brought up his fifty in 84 deliveries and looked well-set on 76.

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While Shaw worked hard to adapt to the surface, Kulkarni thrived with an aggressive approach that tormented Mumbai bowlers. Kulkarni fell just short of a double hundred, removed for 186 off 139 balls, ending a colossal 305-run opening stand.