Sport News Update, what you need to know

TENNIS - Daria Gavrilova continues to fly the flag for her newly adopted nation at the Australian Open, stunning sixth-seed Petra Kvitova to march on to the third round.

TENNIS - Nick Kyrgios has overcome a wardrobe malfunction and serving arm soreness to safely progress to the Australian Open third round in Melbourne.

CRICKET - Australia sit on the brink of a one-day series whitewash over India after posting a 25-run win in Canberra on Wednesday.

SOCCER - The Olyroos have failed to qualify for the Rio Games after drawing 0-0 with Jordan in the Asian Under-23 championships in Qatar.

SOCCER - Lionel Messi's tax fraud trial has been set for May 31-June 3, conflicting with the start of the centennial Copa America in the United States.

LEAGUE - South Sydney coach Michael Maguire has declared Sam Burgess has returned to the club a hungrier player and better person after his ill-fated stint in English rugby union.