Fast bowler Atkinson Exacerbates England's Injury Problems.
'Major setback' for England after Atkinson goes off suffering a hamstring problem.
Gus Atkinson further complicated the injury concerns plaguing England when he left the playing area early on day two of the fourth Ashes Test against Australia.
Atkinson pulled up with his left leg post-delivery that he bowled during the morning session.
Team management reported Atkinson felt some "soreness" and required time on the sidelines in order to be assessed "in the coming hours".
The concluding match in this Ashes battle beginning on 4 January begins this coming Sunday.
The English side has been without strike bowlers Mark Wood due to knee trouble and Jofra Archer to a side strain on this Ashes tour.
Matthew Fisher was added to the party to provide backup.
His form was underwhelming in the opening two Tests, managing only a handful of scalps.
He was dropped for the Adelaide match, only to be brought back for the Melbourne Test to fill the void.
Atkinson improved at the MCG, claiming a couple of wickets during the host's first knock, then making 28 while batting among just a trio of England players to get into double digits.
Post a single over late on the first day, he resumed for the second day's play and had nightwatchman taken by the wicketkeeper.
Unfortunately, at the end of the fifth over, he delivered a variation to the batsman and suddenly grabbed for his hamstring.
The English bowler returned to the side for the Melbourne match after being left out the previous Test.
