Sydney: The Australians thrive on lip service as was evident in the Test series against India that preceded the World Cup here. And according to James Faulkner, there will be more tough talk out in the middle when the hosts take on the defending champions in Thursday's mouth-watering World Cup semi-final at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG).


Aussie James Faulkner bowls a slower ball vs SL on March 8. Pic/Getty Images 

"I think that (sledging) is always going to be in the game and if it isn't then you've got problems," Faulkner told reporters ahead of a team training session at the SCG yesterday.