Fast bowler Gus Atkinson Exacerbates England's Fitness Concerns.
'Major setback' for England as Atkinson goes off with a hamstring injury.
Gus Atkinson further complicated England's injury problems upon exiting the playing area on the second morning of the fourth Ashes Test versus the Australians.
The pace bowler pulled up with his left leg immediately following a delivery in his spell during the morning session.
The touring camp indicated the 27-year-old had experienced "tightness" and required time on the sidelines for further assessment "over the next few hours".
The series decider of the tour beginning on 4 January gets underway on Sunday, 4 January.
England have been without fast bowlers Mark Wood with a knee problem and Jofra Archer because of a side injury during this series.
Matthew Fisher was called up to provide backup.
His form was underwhelming during the first two matches, claiming a mere three wickets.
He was omitted of the third Test, only to be brought back for the fourth Test as Archer's replacement.
Atkinson showed better form in Melbourne, taking two wickets during the host's first knock, before adding 28 while batting being one of only three teammates who passed ten runs.
Post a single over at the end of day one, he returned on Saturday morning and removed Scott Boland taken by the wicketkeeper.
Unfortunately, at the end of the fifth over, he delivered a change of pace to the batsman and suddenly grabbed for his hamstring.
The English bowler was brought back for the Boxing Day Test having missed of the third.
