India wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan, who faced criticism for skipping Ranji Trophy matches, made a low-key return to competitive cricket on Tuesday, scoring just 19 runs in the DY Patil T20 Cup here.

Playing for RBI on the second day of the tournament, the 25-year-old Patna-born cricketer stumped Sumit Dhekale off seamer Sayan Mondal and later scored 19 off 12 balls with two boundaries and a six, as his team suffered an 89-run loss to Route Mobile Limited. Batting first, Route posted 192 for 8 in their 20 overs thanks to Aayush Vartan`s 54 off 31 balls and Dhekale`s 42 at the DY Patil University Ground.

Kishan, who plays for Mumbai Indians in the IPL, last played for India during the T20 series against Australia at home in November last year. He then decided to take a break midway into India`s Tour of South Africa and was ignored for the home rubber against Afghanistan and the ongoing five-Test series against England.

Kishan, who plays for Mumbai Indians in the IPL, last played for India during the T20 series against Australia at home in November last year. He then decided to take a break midway into India`s Tour of South Africa and was ignored for the home rubber against Afghanistan and the ongoing five-Test series against England.