Fast bowler Gus Atkinson Exacerbates the English team's Injury Problems.
'Serious blow' for England after Atkinson is forced off with a hamstring injury.
Gus Atkinson increased the injury concerns plaguing England after leaving the playing area during Saturday's play in the Melbourne Test versus the Australians.
The pace bowler experienced discomfort in his hamstring post-delivery of the fourth over during the morning session.
Team management indicated the 27-year-old felt some "soreness" and required time off the field to undergo evaluation "over the next few hours".
The concluding match in this Ashes battle at the SCG begins this coming Sunday.
The English side has already lost strike bowlers Mark Wood due to knee trouble and Jofra Archer to a side strain on the current trip.
Matthew Fisher was added to the party to provide backup.
The seamer had a tough time early in the series, claiming a mere three wickets.
He was omitted for the Adelaide match, before being recalled for the Melbourne Test to fill the void.
Surrey's Atkinson improved at the MCG, claiming a couple of wickets with the ball, before adding 28 with the bat among just a trio of England players to reach double figures.
After bowling one over in Australia's second innings, he resumed on Saturday morning and had nightwatchman Scott Boland caught behind.
Unfortunately, on the final ball of his spell, he sent down a variation to the batsman and immediately felt for his hamstring.
Gus Atkinson returned to the side for the Melbourne match after being left out the Adelaide game.
