Dependable West Indies middle order batsman Shivnarine Chanderpaul is hoping to add at least another three years to his illustrious career.

The 33-year-old left-hander, who won three awards at the WIPA awards on Sunday night, including the International Cricketer-of-the-Year title, said he wanted to continue for a while because he felt that he could contribute to the team still.

"I would like to play on for at least another three years. I think that I have a contribution to make to West Indies cricket and I am really hoping to stay fit in order to do that," Chanderpaul said.

Chanderpaul made his Test debut in 1994 against England and has played 108 matches, scoring 7,455 runs at an average of 46.88. He has a best score of 203 not out and has scored 17 centuries and 45 fifties.

The former West Indies captain entertained the idea of possibly extending his career beyond three years but said this would only happen once he was not a burden to the team.

"As you get older, you don't want to be a burden on the team. I think that, comfortably, I will be looking for three years," added Chanderpaul.