London, June 7 -- Australia batter Marnus Labuschagne feels Test cricket is in a "great place" and hopes countries keep producing "great players" and contribute to upholding the format's "amazing" tradition.

Labuschagne is preparing for Australia's title defence in the World Test Championship (WTC) final against South Africa, which is scheduled to kick off at Lord's on Wednesday. The 30-year-old Australian outlined the factors that make WTC an "exciting" affair, a tournament that has worked "great".

"It is an exciting tournament. It means every Test you play has something on it, it brings all the countries into play, and anyone can make the final. You're playing for a trophy at the end of a two-year cycle. I think it has worked great. T...