Paceman Atkinson Exacerbates the English team's Fitness Problems.
'Significant concern' for England as Atkinson is forced off with a hamstring injury.
Gus Atkinson added to England's injury problems upon exiting the ground on the second morning of the fourth Ashes Test versus the Australians.
The pace bowler experienced discomfort in his hamstring post-delivery of the fourth over at the MCG.
The touring camp stated the 27-year-old had experienced "tightness" and required time off the field in order to be assessed "during the day".
The concluding match of the series at the SCG begins this coming Sunday.
England have already lost strike bowlers one seamer due to knee trouble and another paceman with an abdominal strain on this Ashes tour.
A replacement bowler was called up to provide backup.
Atkinson struggled in the opening two Tests, managing only three wickets.
He was omitted of the third Test, only to be brought back for the Melbourne Test in the playing XI.
Surrey's Atkinson improved at the MCG, bagging two scalps during the host's first knock, before adding 28 while batting as one of just three teammates who passed ten runs.
Post a single over late on the first day, he came back for the second day's play and had nightwatchman Scott Boland caught behind.
Yet, on the final ball of the fifth over, he bowled a slower ball to the batsman and promptly felt his left hamstring.
The English bowler was recalled for the Boxing Day Test having missed the Adelaide game.
