Fast bowler Gus Atkinson Exacerbates the English team's Fitness Worries.
'Serious blow' for England after Atkinson goes off suffering a hamstring problem.
Gus Atkinson added to England's injury problems upon exiting the field on the second morning of the fourth Ashes Test versus the Australians.
The pace bowler experienced discomfort in his hamstring immediately following a delivery that he bowled during the morning session.
The England team reported the 27-year-old had experienced "tightness" and would spend time off the field in order to be assessed "during the day".
The concluding match of the tour in Sydney starts on Sunday, 4 January.
The English side has already lost fast bowlers Mark Wood due to knee trouble and Jofra Archer with an abdominal strain on this Ashes tour.
A replacement bowler was added to the party as cover for Wood.
The seamer had a tough time early in the series, taking just three wickets.
He was omitted from the previous Test, only to be brought back for the fourth Test as Archer's replacement.
Surrey's Atkinson improved at the MCG, taking two wickets during the host's first knock, then making 28 while batting among just a trio of teammates to reach double figures.
Post a single over late on the first day, he resumed on Saturday morning and removed Scott Boland Scott Boland caught behind.
Unfortunately, towards the conclusion of the fifth over, he sent down a change of pace to the batsman and promptly felt at his leg.
Atkinson was brought back for the Melbourne match after being left out the Adelaide game.
