Fast bowler Gus Atkinson Compounds England's Injury Concerns.
'Major setback' for England as Atkinson leaves the field suffering a hamstring problem.
The pace bowler further complicated the fitness woes of the England squad when he left the field on the second morning of the fourth Ashes Test against Australia.
The pace bowler experienced discomfort in his left leg after the final ball of the fourth over at the MCG.
Team management stated Atkinson felt some "soreness" and was to take time on the sidelines for further assessment "during the day".
The concluding match of the tour beginning on 4 January starts this coming Sunday.
England have previously lost fast bowlers Mark Wood to a knee injury and another paceman to a side strain during this series.
A replacement bowler was called up as injury reinforcement.
The seamer had a tough time in the opening two Tests, taking just three wickets.
He was left out for the Adelaide match, before being recalled for the fourth Test in the playing XI.
Atkinson improved at the MCG, taking two wickets with the ball, then making 28 while batting among just a trio of teammates who passed ten runs.
After bowling one over in Australia's second innings, he came back for the second day's play and had nightwatchman taken by the wicketkeeper.
However, on the final ball of that over, he bowled a variation to Travis Head and immediately felt for his hamstring.
Gus Atkinson returned to the side for the Boxing Day Test following his omission of the third.
