Faulkner claims 'words' would be exchanged between India, Oz in WC semifinal tie at SCG

Australian all-rounder James Faulkner has said that there are going to be 'words said', insisting that their World Cup semifinal against defending champions India is going to be a really tough contest.

Faulkner is expecting that there would be plenty of exchange of words between Australia and India at the SCG on Thursday, with the prize being a place in the World Cup final. The recent four-Test series between the two sides featured a handful of run-ins, with Virat Kohli, Shikhar Dhawan, Ishant Sharma, David Warner and Mitchell Starc all reprimanded over their conduct.

Faulkner said that there's going to be words said and it's going to be a really tough contest, adding that he believes there always is sledging in the game, claiming that if there isn't then one has got problems, Stuff.co.nz reported.

Faulkner said that it's the nature of the game, as it's a semifinal, adding that neither team would be backing down in the cut throat semifinal.