India, March 4 -- Former Australia seamer Damien Fleming and Pakistan legend Inzamam-ul-Haq faced off in 14 internationals, including two meetings at the 1999 World Cup, yet never exchanged a word, until 2020, when Fleming accidentally walked into Inzamam's 50th birthday party and ended up delivering a speech.

Speaking on his podcast, Damien Fleming's Cricket Bowlology Report, alongside Jason Gillespie and Glenn McGrath, the former quick recalled the bizarre incident that unfolded during a PSL match in Sharjah.

Stationed in Dubai for commentary duties, Fleming went in search of food when he spotted Inzamam. Despite never having spoken during their playing days, the former Pakistan captain recognised him and struck up a conversation abou...