Fast bowler Gus Atkinson Exacerbates England's Injury Worries.
'Significant concern' for the touring side as Atkinson goes off due to a hamstring issue.
The English seamer further complicated England's injury problems upon exiting the playing area early on day two in the Melbourne Test against Australia.
The pace bowler felt a problem in his left hamstring immediately following a delivery in his spell during the morning session.
Team management stated Atkinson reported "discomfort" and was to take time off the field to undergo evaluation "during the day".
The series decider of the tour at the SCG gets underway on Sunday, 4 January.
The English side has previously lost key quicks Mark Wood due to knee trouble and Jofra Archer because of a side injury on this Ashes tour.
Matthew Fisher was brought into the squad as injury reinforcement.
Atkinson struggled early in the series, claiming a mere a handful of scalps.
He was omitted for the Adelaide match, before being recalled for the fourth Test in the playing XI.
Atkinson improved at the MCG, claiming a couple of wickets during the host's first knock, then making 28 as a batsman as one of just three England players to get into double digits.
Following a brief spell in Australia's second innings, he returned the next day and had nightwatchman taken by the wicketkeeper.
Yet, on the final ball of that over, he bowled a change of pace to Travis Head and promptly felt for his hamstring.
Gus Atkinson was recalled for the Boxing Day Test after being left out of the third.
