Archive · 19 Aug 2026
Tanisha Crasto and Dhruv Kapila Build Bond Beyond Matcha
Tanisha Crasto and Dhruv Kapila play badminton together for India.
They are the country’s top-ranked mixed doubles pair.
They began their World Championships campaign with a quick win.
They beat a Macau pair 21-11, 21-11.
Dhruv likes a drink called matcha, but Tanisha does not like its taste.
Even though they disagree about matcha, they are becoming better partners.
Their coach wants them to fix small habits that cause problems during matches.
They have been watching and discussing their games together to improve.
India’s top-ranked mixed doubles pair Tanisha Crasto and Dhruv Kapila opened their World Championships campaign with a win.
They defeated Macau’s Chong-Chi 21-11, 21-11 in 30 minutes.
Kapila enjoys matcha, while Crasto says the Japanese drink tastes like grass.
The pair are working to regain consistency after losing form following their previous World Championships appearance.
They have strengthened their partnership by analysing matches together away from competition.
- Who
- India’s mixed doubles pair Tanisha Crasto and Dhruv Kapila, coached by Tan Kim Her.
- What
- They won their opening World Championships match against Macau’s Chong-Chi 21-11, 21-11.
- When
- The timing is not specified; the match opened their World Championships campaign.
- Where
- The location is not specified; their opponents were from Macau.
- Why
- They are seeking greater stability and consistency by strengthening their on- and off-court partnership.
- Pair
- Tanisha Crasto and Dhruv Kapila
- Ranking
- India’s top-ranked mixed doubles pair
- Opening result
- Won 21-11, 21-11
- Match duration
- 30 minutes
- Opponent
- Macau’s Chong-Chi
- Previous World Championships result
- Reached the quarterfinals on their debut
- Improvement method
- Analysing matches together