New Delhi, Oct. 29 -- A cheeky question directed at South African wicketkeeper-batter Ryan Rickelton grabbed attention during the third Test against Australia at Newlands in Cape Town, after a spectator held up a banner asking whether the cricketer's mother was single.

The placard, which featured a pink heart, read, "Ryan Rickelton, is your mom single?" The unusual message caught the attention of television cameras on Day 3 of the series decider on Thursday, October 29, and quickly became a talking point after South African broadcaster SuperSport shared the footage on social media.

The spectator, who was wearing a cap and sunglasses, appeared to embrace the attention when the camera focused on him. He blew kisses towards the camera, too...