Archive · 18 Dec 2025
December 18, 1985: Key Events in Assam, Cricket, and Diplomacy
On December 18, 1985, the Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) was leading in 40 out of 100 assembly constituencies in Assam.
In cricket, India scored 520 in their first innings against Australia, with Sunil Gavaskar becoming the first player to score over 9,000 runs in Test cricket.
Meanwhile, Indian Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi and Pakistani President Zia-ul-Haq agreed not to attack each other's nuclear installations and planned future meetings.
In Madhya Pradesh, the government ended the judicial inquiry into the Bhopal gas leak, leading to opposition protests.
AGP leads in 40 out of 100 Assam assembly constituencies, with Congress (I) and UMF also leading in several.
India scores 520 in first innings against Australia, Gavaskar becomes first to score over 9,000 Test runs.
Rajiv Gandhi and Zia-ul-Haq agree not to attack each other's nuclear installations and plan future meetings.
Madhya Pradesh government terminates judicial inquiry into Bhopal gas leak, opposition protests.
First Test of Indian tour of Australia ends in a draw due to rain interruptions.
- Who
- Asom Gana Parishad (AGP), Congress (I), United Minority Front (UMF), Sunil Gavaskar, Rajiv Gandhi, Zia-ul-Haq, Madhya Pradesh government
- What
- Election trends in Assam, cricket match in Australia, diplomatic talks between India and Pakistan, termination of Bhopal gas leak inquiry
- When
- December 18, 1985
- Where
- Assam, Adelaide Oval, New Delhi, Madhya Pradesh
- Why
- Election results were being counted, cricket match was in progress, diplomatic talks were held to normalize relations, Bhopal gas leak inquiry was concluded
- AGP Leading Constituencies
- 40
- Congress (I) Leading Constituencies
- 27
- UMF Leading Constituencies
- 12
- India's First Innings Total
- 520
- Australia's First Innings Total
- 381
- Gavaskar's Runs
- 9,000+
- Gavaskar's Test Centuries
- 31
- Nuclear Agreement
- Commitment not to attack nuclear installations
- Future Meetings
- High-level meetings over the next two months
- Bhopal Gas Leak Inquiry
- Judicial commission terminated