Australia all-rounder Glenn Maxwell was at the centre of controversy on Sunday following the T20 tri-series final against Pakistan as he seemed to snub Sarfraz Ahmed’s offer of a handshake.

However, Maxwell clarified the incident was due to a ‘genuine oversight.’

Television replays showed the Australia all-rounder walk past the Pakistan skipper’s outstretched hand after the men in green had completed a six-wicket win in the final.

Maxwell took to Twitter on Monday to clear the air.

“Congrats to Pakistan on their win yesterday, Fakhar Zaman and Shoaib Malik were unstoppable. Sad note to end our tour of Zimbabwe, but still plenty of positives to take out of it,” the 29-year-old’s post read.

“In regards to the incident shown post match, it appears unsportsmanlike, and certainly not the way I play the game. It was a genuine oversight on my behalf and I’m currently looking for Sarfraz in the hotel to shake his hand and congratulate him and his team on their series win,” it added.

Pakistan chased down Australia’s total of 183-8 with opener Fakhar Zaman scoring a brilliant 91. Pakistan’s win was all the more remarkable as they had lost two wickets in the very first over of the chase to Maxwell.