Paceman Gus Atkinson Compounds England's Injury Concerns.
'Major setback' for England as Atkinson leaves the field due to a hamstring issue.
The pace bowler further complicated the injury concerns plaguing England upon exiting the ground on the second morning of the Boxing Day Test in the Ashes series.
The pace bowler pulled up with his left leg immediately following a delivery in his spell at the MCG.
Team management stated Atkinson reported "discomfort" and was to take time off the field in order to be assessed "during the day".
The concluding match of the tour beginning on 4 January starts on Sunday, 4 January.
England have already lost fast bowlers one seamer due to knee trouble and Jofra Archer because of a side injury during this series.
Matthew Fisher was brought into the squad as injury reinforcement.
His form was underwhelming in the opening two Tests, managing only three wickets.
He was omitted of the third Test, before being recalled for the Boxing Day match to fill the void.
The county bowler improved at the MCG, claiming a couple of wickets with the ball, and scoring 28 runs while batting among just a trio of England players who passed ten runs.
Following a brief spell in Australia's second innings, he came back the next day and removed Scott Boland Scott Boland caught behind.
Yet, at the end of his spell, he sent down a slower ball to Travis Head and suddenly grabbed for his hamstring.
Gus Atkinson was recalled for the fourth Ashes Test after being left out the previous Test.
