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‘Surely has to be his dad/crazy uncle’: Fans divided as man holds banner asking if Ryan Rickelton’s mom is single at Newlands Test

A spectator at Newlands stole the spotlight with a placard asking: 'Ryan Rickelton, is your mom single?' Check out the viral video, fan reactions, and banter.

‘Surely has to be his dad/crazy uncle’: Fans divided as man holds banner asking if Ryan Rickelton’s mom is single at Newlands Test

A fan held a banner asking whether South African wicketkeeper Ryan Rickelton's mother is single at the Newlands Test match, causing a stir on social media. The sign, featuring a pink heart and the question "Ryan Rickleton, is your mom single?", was clearly intended to be spotted by the television cameras. Upon realizing his banner had made the big screen, the man responded with a cheeky kiss and a wave before turning his attention back to the game.

Social media reactions were divided, with some finding the stunt humorous and others deeming it disrespectful.

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