Fast bowler Gus Atkinson Compounds the English team's Fitness Worries.
'Major setback' for England after Atkinson leaves the field suffering a hamstring problem.
Gus Atkinson further complicated the injury concerns plaguing England when he left the ground during Saturday's play of the Boxing Day Test against Australia.
The right-arm seamer pulled up with his left hamstring immediately following a delivery of the fourth over at the MCG.
Team management reported the 27-year-old reported "discomfort" and required time off the field for further assessment "in the coming hours".
The final Test of the tour at the SCG gets underway this coming Sunday.
The English side has been without strike bowlers Mark Wood due to knee trouble and Jofra Archer because of a side injury during this series.
A replacement bowler was called up to provide backup.
Atkinson struggled early in the series, taking just three wickets.
He was left out for the Adelaide match, then recalled for the fourth Test to fill the void.
Surrey's Atkinson showed better form in Melbourne, taking two wickets during the host's first knock, and scoring 28 runs with the bat being one of only three teammates to reach double figures.
After bowling one over at the end of day one, he resumed for the second day's play and removed Scott Boland edging to the keeper.
Unfortunately, on the final ball of his spell, he delivered a slower ball to the batsman and immediately felt at his leg.
Gus Atkinson returned to the side for the Melbourne match after being left out the Adelaide game.
