"I know there is tough fight against top ranking paddlers Ghosh and Saha, both of whom are in top form," Kamal told PTI here.
Sarath is working hard for the forthcoming Commonwealth Games scheduled in Glasgow.
Kamal said he would be leaving for Germany on January 14 for preparation for the forthcoming Asian Games at Incheon in South Korea and Commonwealth Games.
He praised new national coach Peter Angel and said under his guidance the country would definitely improve and get good results in international tournaments.