Seamer Gus Atkinson Adds to England's Injury Concerns.
'Serious blow' for England as Atkinson leaves the field due to a hamstring issue.
The English seamer added to England's injury problems after leaving the ground on the second morning of the fourth Ashes Test in the Ashes series.
The right-arm seamer experienced discomfort in his left leg after the final ball that he bowled on Saturday.
The touring camp indicated Atkinson had experienced "tightness" and was to take time off the field in order to be assessed "during the day".
The final Test of the series at the SCG gets underway this coming Sunday.
England have already lost fast bowlers Mark Wood with a knee problem and another paceman because of a side injury during this series.
Matthew Fisher was called up as cover for Wood.
His form was underwhelming during the first two matches, claiming a mere three wickets.
He was left out from the previous Test, only to be brought back for the Boxing Day match to fill the void.
The county bowler improved at the MCG, taking two wickets during the host's first knock, then making 28 with the bat as one of just three English batsmen who passed ten runs.
After bowling one over late on the first day, he resumed the next day and dismissed the nightwatchman taken by the wicketkeeper.
However, towards the conclusion of the fifth over, he bowled a variation to Travis Head and promptly felt for his hamstring.
Atkinson returned to the side for the fourth Ashes Test having missed the previous Test.
