Seamer Atkinson Exacerbates England's Injury Problems.
'Serious blow' for the English camp as Atkinson is forced off with a hamstring injury.
Gus Atkinson added to the injury concerns plaguing England when he left the field early on day two of the fourth Ashes Test versus the Australians.
Atkinson pulled up with his left leg after the final ball of the fourth over at the MCG.
Team management reported Atkinson reported "discomfort" and was to take time on the sidelines for further assessment "during the day".
The concluding match in this Ashes battle beginning on 4 January gets underway at the end of the week.
The visitors have been without key quicks Mark Wood with a knee problem and Jofra Archer to a side strain during this series.
A replacement bowler was brought into the squad as cover for Wood.
Atkinson struggled during the first two matches, claiming a mere a handful of scalps.
He was omitted of the third Test, then recalled for the Boxing Day match as Archer's replacement.
Atkinson showed better form in Melbourne, claiming a couple of wickets in Australia's first innings, then making 28 while batting being one of only three England players to get into double digits.
Following a brief spell in Australia's second innings, he returned the next day and removed Scott Boland edging to the keeper.
Yet, on the final ball of the fifth over, he sent down a variation to the batsman and promptly felt at his leg.
Gus Atkinson was brought back for the fourth Ashes Test having missed the previous Test.
