Paceman Gus Atkinson Exacerbates England's Fitness Concerns.
'Major setback' for the English camp after Atkinson leaves the field due to a hamstring issue.
Gus Atkinson increased England's injury problems upon exiting the field on the second morning in the Melbourne Test against Australia.
The right-arm seamer experienced discomfort in his hamstring immediately following a delivery in his spell at the MCG.
The England team indicated Atkinson felt some "soreness" and would spend time away from the action for further assessment "during the day".
The concluding match in this Ashes battle at the SCG gets underway this coming Sunday.
The English side has previously lost key quicks Mark Wood with a knee problem and Jofra Archer to a side strain during this series.
Matthew Fisher was brought into the squad as cover for Wood.
The seamer had a tough time early in the series, managing only three wickets.
He was omitted 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 in Australia's first innings, before adding 28 as a batsman being one of only three teammates to reach double figures.
Post a single over in Australia's second innings, he returned for the second day's play and removed Scott Boland edging to the keeper.
Yet, towards the conclusion of that over, he sent down a variation to the batsman and promptly felt his left hamstring.
Atkinson was brought back for the Boxing Day Test after being left out the previous Test.
