Give a big solo hand for the Champions Trophy  When you've got
time on your hands the League Cup of cricket is a tantalising
prospect Champions Trophy 2004 West Indies win the 2004
Champions Trophy, a tournament nobody loves but at least it gave
Brian Lara a team prize to celebrate. Photograph: Tom
Jenkins/Tom Jenkins  Is the Champions Trophy actually taking
place? I ask because the press coverage, such as it is, has been
decidedly sketchy. There have been reports filed about sexy
dossiers containing references to "going solo", a euphemism
which, with its hint of intrepid boldness, suggests that
masturbation is the more heroic option, but precious little talk
about cricket.  This is a shame because I intended to build my
fortnight around the League Cup of international cricket
competitions. In part, because I have fond memories of West
Indies winning the trophy against England in the gloaming at The
Oval with an improbable comeback to give Brian Lara, near the
very end, something to celebrate. In part, becaus