Paceman Atkinson Exacerbates the English team's Injury Concerns.
'Major setback' for the English camp as Atkinson goes off suffering a hamstring problem.
Gus Atkinson added to the fitness woes of the England squad upon exiting the playing area on the second morning in the Melbourne Test against Australia.
The right-arm seamer pulled up with his left hamstring post-delivery that he bowled during the morning session.
The touring camp stated Atkinson reported "discomfort" and required time away from the action for further assessment "in the coming hours".
The concluding match of the tour at the SCG begins on Sunday, 4 January.
The English side has been without strike bowlers one seamer due to knee trouble and Jofra Archer to a side strain during this series.
Matthew Fisher was added to the party as cover for Wood.
The seamer had a tough time in the opening two Tests, taking just three wickets.
He was dropped for the Adelaide match, only to be brought back for the Boxing Day match to fill the void.
Atkinson performed better in the fourth Test, bagging two scalps in Australia's first innings, and scoring 28 runs as a batsman as one of just three English batsmen to reach double figures.
Following a brief spell in Australia's second innings, he resumed the next day and had nightwatchman edging to the keeper.
However, on the final ball of his spell, he bowled a variation to Travis Head and promptly felt for his hamstring.
The English bowler was brought back for the Melbourne match following his omission of the third.
