Pune: The reason behind Prithvi Shaw's altercation with former Mumbai teammate Musheer Khan has been revealed. The discarded India opener got into a heated confrontation and swung his bat at teammates while representing Maharashtra in a practice match ahead of the upcoming Ranji Trophy season on Tuesday.

The 25-year-old batter, who recently moved from Mumbai to Maharashtra, lost his temper while returning to the dressing room after scoring a brilliant 181 at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Gahunje.

In a video that has gone viral on social media, Shaw was seen having an argument with several players and appeared to be moving towards Musheer Khan, who said something to the batter while giving him a send-off after dismissing him.

Cricbuzz reported that Musheer Khan allegedly sledged Shaw by saying, "Thank you." The comment reportedly angered Shaw, who attempted to grab Musheer's collar and swing his bat at the Mumbai player.

Shaw took offence, and it is believed to have led to the altercation, which forced the umpires to intervene and pacify him, even as Mumbai player Siddhesh Lad followed the batter as he walked back to the pavilion.

Shaw, who faced 220 balls, struck 21 fours and three sixes during his fine knock, was subjected to intense sledging on the opening day of the three-day warm-up match.

(with inputs from PTI)