Jack Mendel
@m-endelpol.bsky.social
Cricket, Jew, PR, journalism, leg-spin, Coeliac, not much else. Mainly here for the cricket. Be nice.. https://www.jackmendel.com/
I can kind of deal with the cold and rain in the winter. It’s to be expected (though ironically it’s not that cold and wet at the moment). it’s the darkness which gets me down. Dark when I go to work. Dark when I come home. It’s all a bit bleak…
December 12, 2025 at 7:44 AM
I can kind of deal with the cold and rain in the winter. It’s to be expected (though ironically it’s not that cold and wet at the moment). it’s the darkness which gets me down. Dark when I go to work. Dark when I come home. It’s all a bit bleak…
Kane Williamson has a real Chabad looks about him
December 11, 2025 at 10:55 PM
Kane Williamson has a real Chabad looks about him
Michael Rae looks exceptionally average
December 11, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Michael Rae looks exceptionally average
Love watching cricket from New Zealand. It's on as you are about to sleep... perfect. And Ian Bishop is on comms too..
December 11, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Love watching cricket from New Zealand. It's on as you are about to sleep... perfect. And Ian Bishop is on comms too..
James Rew: 'I like to make it really hard for the opposition to get me out' www.espncricinfo.com/story/james-...
Clearly a very sensible approach. But unfortunately, the opposite of Bazball. Just ask Ben Foakes
Clearly a very sensible approach. But unfortunately, the opposite of Bazball. Just ask Ben Foakes
James Rew: 'I like to make it really hard for the opposition to get me out'
Somerset wicketkeeper-batter is tipped for Test career and already has impressive body of work to call on
www.espncricinfo.com
December 11, 2025 at 10:48 PM
James Rew: 'I like to make it really hard for the opposition to get me out' www.espncricinfo.com/story/james-...
Clearly a very sensible approach. But unfortunately, the opposite of Bazball. Just ask Ben Foakes
Clearly a very sensible approach. But unfortunately, the opposite of Bazball. Just ask Ben Foakes
No buses for 20 minutes. Get to the Thameslink and all trains are cancelled.. but don’t worry fairs are staying at £3
“..Can’t spend the cap if you can’t use the trains…“
“..Can’t spend the cap if you can’t use the trains…“
a man in a leather jacket is standing in front of a building with a sign that says opening .
ALT: a man in a leather jacket is standing in front of a building with a sign that says opening .
media.tenor.com
December 11, 2025 at 6:55 PM
No buses for 20 minutes. Get to the Thameslink and all trains are cancelled.. but don’t worry fairs are staying at £3
“..Can’t spend the cap if you can’t use the trains…“
“..Can’t spend the cap if you can’t use the trains…“
I just wonder if Israel’s government can withstand this type of pressure
Eurovision winner Nemo to return trophy in protest at Israel taking part in 2026
Eurovision winner Nemo to return trophy in protest at Israel taking part in 2026
‘Clear conflict’ between Eurovision ideals of ‘inclusion and dignity for all’ and decision to let Israel compete, says 2024 winner
Nemo, the Swiss singer who won the 2024 Eurovision song contest, has said they are handing back their trophy in protest over Israel’s participation in next year’s event.
The 26-year-old, the first non-binary winner of the contest, said on Thursday there was “a clear conflict” between the Eurovision ideals of “unity, inclusion and dignity for all” and the decision to allow Israel to compete. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
December 11, 2025 at 6:53 PM
I just wonder if Israel’s government can withstand this type of pressure
Freedland nails it: Why Britain’s Jewish leaders are silent on Farage’s schoolyard antisemitism www.jewishnews.co.uk/jonathan-fre...
JONATHAN FREEDLAND: Why Britain’s Jewish leaders are silent on Farage’s schoolyard antisemitism
While the Reform UK leader and his allies smear accusers as liars, the Board, JLC and HET remain mute, fearing the wrath of a rising politician
www.jewishnews.co.uk
December 11, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Freedland nails it: Why Britain’s Jewish leaders are silent on Farage’s schoolyard antisemitism www.jewishnews.co.uk/jonathan-fre...
I started a Substack. It's gonna be like my Twitter, but longer and probably more considered. Subscribe etc.. or don't, whatever. It's mainly for me to vent anyway 🙃
substack.com/@jackmendel
substack.com/@jackmendel
December 11, 2025 at 5:25 PM
I started a Substack. It's gonna be like my Twitter, but longer and probably more considered. Subscribe etc.. or don't, whatever. It's mainly for me to vent anyway 🙃
substack.com/@jackmendel
substack.com/@jackmendel
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The biggest and most recognisable entertainment brand on the planet wants to eradicate the human talent that made it so successful
December 11, 2025 at 5:16 PM
The biggest and most recognisable entertainment brand on the planet wants to eradicate the human talent that made it so successful
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Genuinely speechless
Disney has signed a deal with OpenAI and is investing $1B into the company
• Sora will now be able to AI generate videos based on characters from Disney, Marvel, Pixar, and Star Wars
• Some of these AI-generated videos will be released on Disney+
• Sora will now be able to AI generate videos based on characters from Disney, Marvel, Pixar, and Star Wars
• Some of these AI-generated videos will be released on Disney+
December 11, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Genuinely speechless
This is an absolute disaster
Prisoners on hunger strike while awaiting trial on allegations relating to Palestine Action could die if David Lammy refuses to meet to discuss their treatment, their lawyers say ⬇️
Palestine Action hunger strike now ‘threatens activists’ lives’
www.thetimes.com
December 11, 2025 at 4:54 PM
This is an absolute disaster
"In England, you can score as many club-cricket runs as you like and your local county side won’t come calling. But in Australia, the top level of the club game is closely tied with the state. ..which could lead to a state match".. and Aus www.nytimes.com/athletic/685...
England’s grade cricket connections, where even Joe Root had to play in the second XI
Australian grade cricket has been called 'the best finishing school anyone could want' - and several current England players would agree
www.nytimes.com
December 11, 2025 at 2:48 PM
"In England, you can score as many club-cricket runs as you like and your local county side won’t come calling. But in Australia, the top level of the club game is closely tied with the state. ..which could lead to a state match".. and Aus www.nytimes.com/athletic/685...
Disgrace that Zak Crawley isn't on the list
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/articl...
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/articl...
Sports Personality of the Year 2025 nominees: Hampton, Kelly, Kildunne, Littler, McIlroy, Norris
Find out who is on the shortlist for the 2025 BBC Sports Personality of the Year award.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 11, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Disgrace that Zak Crawley isn't on the list
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/articl...
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/articl...
Please
For the love of god
Stop the Ashes speculation.
For the love of god
Stop the Ashes speculation.
December 11, 2025 at 10:55 AM
Please
For the love of god
Stop the Ashes speculation.
For the love of god
Stop the Ashes speculation.
Ngl, I'm already absolutely sick of Christmas music
December 11, 2025 at 9:23 AM
Ngl, I'm already absolutely sick of Christmas music
US deports second group of Iranian nationals, officials say www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
US deports second group of Iranian nationals, officials say
A chartered plane carrying more than 50 Iranians flew out of Mesa, Arizona, on Sunday.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 11, 2025 at 8:59 AM
US deports second group of Iranian nationals, officials say www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Egypt want World Cup 'Pride Match' plans cancelled www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
Intrigued what the American right think..
Intrigued what the American right think..
2026 World Cup: Seattle 'Pride Match' set to happen despite Egypt objections
The organisation behind the LGBTQ+
www.bbc.co.uk
December 11, 2025 at 8:58 AM
Egypt want World Cup 'Pride Match' plans cancelled www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
Intrigued what the American right think..
Intrigued what the American right think..
euch Noni Madueke is in good form
December 10, 2025 at 9:10 PM
euch Noni Madueke is in good form
Must read piece about Lucy Charles-Barclay's Coeliac diagnosis.
"I was carb-loading on pasta, pizza, all these things that contain gluten. I was almost pre-poisoning myself before going into a massive endurance event"
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/articl...
"I was carb-loading on pasta, pizza, all these things that contain gluten. I was almost pre-poisoning myself before going into a massive endurance event"
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/articl...
Ironman: World champion Lucy Charles-Barclay on coeliac and why pasta was poisoning her before races
Ironman world champion Lucy Charles-Barclay believes she was poisoning her body when carb-loading before she knew she was coeliac.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 10, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Must read piece about Lucy Charles-Barclay's Coeliac diagnosis.
"I was carb-loading on pasta, pizza, all these things that contain gluten. I was almost pre-poisoning myself before going into a massive endurance event"
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/articl...
"I was carb-loading on pasta, pizza, all these things that contain gluten. I was almost pre-poisoning myself before going into a massive endurance event"
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/articl...
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A few thoughts about #Snooker following the UK Championship. An accessible sport, on the TV, not saturated with technology. Other sports could learn from the way it treats fans
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What Snooker Can Teach About Treating Sports Fans Well
Snooker has maintained its integrity by resisting the urge to embrace excessive technology, or barriers to entry for new audiences. Long may it continue
substack.com
December 10, 2025 at 9:39 AM
A few thoughts about #Snooker following the UK Championship. An accessible sport, on the TV, not saturated with technology. Other sports could learn from the way it treats fans
substack.com/home/post/p-...
substack.com/home/post/p-...
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So we've gone from "he never said anything Nazi" to "well he might have said something Nazi but not in a hurtful way" to "well okay he probably did say something Nazi in a hurtful way, but didn't we all?"
December 9, 2025 at 11:49 PM
So we've gone from "he never said anything Nazi" to "well he might have said something Nazi but not in a hurtful way" to "well okay he probably did say something Nazi in a hurtful way, but didn't we all?"
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Morning after the first night of the Ashes (good times), was invited to a nearby community centre to see the good work being done by MCC's community branch, introducing cricket to a group of Ukrainian teenagers:
It's a shame that we don't play this game at home: How MCC have brought cricket to Ukraine | The Cricketer
Through a link-up with Lord's, 40 Ukrainian teenagers spent the morning after the first night of the Ashes series learning the game as part of a two-week respite trip away from the conflict
www.thecricketer.com
December 10, 2025 at 10:26 AM
Morning after the first night of the Ashes (good times), was invited to a nearby community centre to see the good work being done by MCC's community branch, introducing cricket to a group of Ukrainian teenagers:
A few thoughts about #Snooker following the UK Championship. An accessible sport, on the TV, not saturated with technology. Other sports could learn from the way it treats fans
substack.com/home/post/p-...
substack.com/home/post/p-...
What Snooker Can Teach About Treating Sports Fans Well
Snooker has maintained its integrity by resisting the urge to embrace excessive technology, or barriers to entry for new audiences. Long may it continue
substack.com
December 10, 2025 at 9:39 AM
A few thoughts about #Snooker following the UK Championship. An accessible sport, on the TV, not saturated with technology. Other sports could learn from the way it treats fans
substack.com/home/post/p-...
substack.com/home/post/p-...