Sreesanth, who is known for his aggression, missed the ill-tempered four-Test series due to a shoulder injury but is now fit to play in the one-day tri-series.

"We never backed down. Why should we? We have players who can give it back with interest," Sreesanth said.

"What's the worst that can happen? Six sixes? I can always come back next over. All I need is just one ball to get (the batsman) out," he was quoted as saying by the Herald Sun.

Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni and his Australian counterpart Rickey Ponting on Thursday said a little bit if "chit-chat" is justified but the players of would be careful not to cross the line.

Sreesanth also warned the Aussies to be on their guards with him being a part of the ODI squad.