Seamer Gus Atkinson Adds to England's Injury Worries.
'Major setback' for the touring side as Atkinson leaves the field suffering a hamstring problem.
Gus Atkinson further complicated the injury concerns plaguing England after leaving the ground early on day two of the fourth Ashes Test versus the Australians.
Atkinson felt a problem in his left leg immediately following a delivery that he bowled during the morning session.
The England team reported the 27-year-old felt some "soreness" and would spend time on the sidelines to undergo evaluation "in the coming hours".
The concluding match of the series at the SCG gets underway at the end of the week.
The visitors have previously lost key quicks Mark Wood due to knee trouble and another paceman with an abdominal strain on the current trip.
Matthew Fisher was added to the party as injury reinforcement.
The seamer had a tough time in the opening two Tests, taking just three wickets.
He was omitted from the previous Test, only to be brought back for the fourth Test to fill the void.
The county bowler showed better form in Melbourne, bagging two scalps with the ball, and scoring 28 runs as a batsman among just a trio of England players who passed ten runs.
Post a single over at the end of day one, he came back the next day and removed Scott Boland edging to the keeper.
However, towards the conclusion of his spell, he delivered a variation to Travis Head and suddenly grabbed at his leg.
Gus Atkinson was recalled for the Melbourne match after being left out the Adelaide game.
