Every Dog Has His Day – How Jaiswal Lit Up Australia and Why Gilchrist’s Dig Might Just Be a Compliment in Disguise

You know a moment is iconic when even Adam Gilchrist takes a dig at it.

Yashasvi Jaiswal, an electric young opening batsman from India, found himself centre stage, in a high-stakes moment, during a Border-Gavaskar Trophy match in the 2024-25 tour. After a cheeky line to Mitchell Starc, “It’s coming too slow”, an unlikely rivalry was born. Following that came not merely banter, but the emergence of a star, who is now regarded as one of the best players by players, fans, and commentators alike.

As India prepares to take on England in Leeds for the first Test of their 2025 tour, Gilchrist’s cheeky comment— “Every dog has his day, and that was his day”—is suddenly the cricket talking point of the week. But what was that? Just banter, or is there more to unpick?

From Sledges to Centuries: How Jaiswal Owned the Starc Showdown

Let’s go back to Perth.

India were in a tough position in the second innings, and here comes the 23-year-old Jaiswal – young, fiery, and unfazed. He faced one of the world’s best fast bowlers, Mitchell Starc, and after flicking him for a boundary, he casually said: “It’s coming too slow.” Not something you expect to hear from a debutant.

But here’s the thing- he didn’t just talk the talk. Jaiswal backed up the talk with a breathtaking 161 off 297 balls for a resounding 295-run victory for India. His innings brought way more than just runs: it was about intent, mental fortitude, and owning the moment.

Even Gilchrist, getting his customary Aussie-laden shade in, leveraged the brilliance: “That day was his. Well and truly.”

This is the beauty of Test cricket- you don’t need to smack it out of the park to make a statement; a straight-up flick and a cheeky smirk can be just as loud.

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From a Single Test to a Full Series Lesson

If Perth was Jaiswal’s backyard, Australia had to rally deep. Starc and the gang turned the series around, winning 3-1. But Jaiswal’s career stock only went up even in defeat.

In five Tests, Jaiswal scored 391 runs at over 43 average, one century and two hard-fought fifties, a solid statement on his first tour of Australia.

Starc, meanwhile, just laughed off the comment, saying he did not hear it. The intent was there, and both players obviously enjoyed the fire this duel created.

It is not often you see a young batter show that level of controlled aggression, especially against one of the best bowling attacks in the world (and there was certainly no dispute at the end of that series).

England Awaits: New Challenges, Same Confidence

Now the focus is on Leeds as India face the old enemy in the first Test of the 2025 series. And, yes, Jaiswal is in the XI. It is going to be different – seam, swing, cloudy skies – but if there is one thing we know, he thrives on a challenge.

Can he cope with Jimmy Anderson’s late swing or Ollie Robinson’s sharp seamers? Probably. And if he doesn’t right away, he’ll learn quick smart. That’s the trend with Jaiswal: absorb, adapt, then attack.

Adam Gilchrist’s dig wasn’t simply a cheeky comment or amazing score, it was a signal – cloaked in classic Aussie banter – that Jaiswal’s arrival is now real.

Leave your thoughts for us below. Because one thing that is for sure, the kid is not done talking, and nor are we.