Overview

• Shaw, facing his former side, reached three figures in Maharashtra’s practice game at MCA Stadium, Gahunje, during a dominant opening day.
• He and Arshin Kulkarni added 305 for the first wicket, with Kulkarni smashing 186 off 140 balls to set up a commanding total.
• Multiple outlets reported Shaw later fell for 181, caught off Musheer Khan, after which he was seen swinging his bat toward the bowler and exchanging words with Mumbai players.
• Umpires intervened to separate players, and Maharashtra’s captain described the altercation as a minor incident, with no disciplinary action announced by either association.
• The October 7–9 fixture serves as final preparation for the Ranji Trophy season beginning October 15; the MCA offered free entry for fans.