Paceman Atkinson Exacerbates the English team's Injury Problems.
'Major setback' for the touring side after Atkinson leaves the field with a hamstring injury.
Gus Atkinson further complicated the injury concerns plaguing England upon exiting the field on the second morning of the fourth Ashes Test in the Ashes series.
Atkinson felt a problem in his hamstring after the final ball of the fourth over during the morning session.
The touring camp reported Atkinson reported "discomfort" and required time on the sidelines for further assessment "over the next few hours".
The final Test of the series beginning on 4 January begins this coming Sunday.
England have been without key quicks one seamer to a knee injury and Jofra Archer to a side strain on the current trip.
Matthew Fisher was added to the party as cover for Wood.
His form was underwhelming in the opening two Tests, managing only three wickets.
He was dropped for the Adelaide match, only to be brought back for the Melbourne Test to fill the void.
Surrey's Atkinson showed better form in Melbourne, taking two wickets with the ball, and scoring 28 runs while batting as one of just three teammates to get into double digits.
Post a single over in Australia's second innings, he resumed the next day and had nightwatchman edging to the keeper.
Unfortunately, at the end of his spell, he delivered a change of pace to the batsman and suddenly grabbed at his leg.
Gus Atkinson was recalled for the Melbourne match after being left out of the third.
