An all-rounder, Faulkner is known for his aggressive batting in the middle order, and for his bowling at the end of limited-overs innings.

[2] He was a prominent member of the victorious Australian squad at the 2015 Cricket World Cup and was Player of the Match in the tournament final.

[5] Faulkner was player of the match in the 2012–13 Sheffield Shield final, helping Tasmania secure their third title.

[6] In the Big Bash League Faulkner played for Melbourne Stars between 2011–12 and 2017–18 and more recently for Hobart Hurricanes.

[10] In February 2022 he quit the PSL mid-season, accusing the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) of not honoring contract terms.

[20] In the 2015 Cricket World Cup Final, Faulkner took three wickets for 36 runs (3/36) and was awarded the Player of the Match as Australia won the competition.