Ashwin: I think Rahul Dravid brainwashed me....

After the close of play on day one, Ravichandran Ashwin, who also thinks deeply about the game, was asked about his long journey in international cricket and the ups and downs along the way, including the recent exclusion from the WTC final against Australia.

After the close of play on day one, wily off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin, who also thinks deeply about the game, was asked about his long journey in international cricket and the ups and downs along the way, including the recent exclusion from the WTC final against Australia.

Follow the live blog from Day 3 of the first Test between West Indies and India at Windsor Park, Dominica.

READ THE INTERVIEW HE GAVE SPORTSTAR AFTER THE WTC FINAL, where he talks about the disappointment of being dropped, his long career and its highs and lows and more here.