Seamer Atkinson Adds to the English team's Injury Problems.
'Major setback' for England after Atkinson goes off suffering a hamstring problem.
Gus Atkinson further complicated England's injury problems after leaving the field on the second morning in the Melbourne Test versus the Australians.
The pace bowler experienced discomfort in his left hamstring immediately following a delivery of the fourth over at the MCG.
The England team stated Atkinson reported "discomfort" and would spend time away from the action for further assessment "over the next few hours".
The final Test of the tour at the SCG gets underway this coming Sunday.
England have been without key quicks one seamer with a knee problem and Jofra Archer to a side strain during this series.
Matthew Fisher was brought into the squad to provide backup.
Atkinson struggled in the opening two Tests, taking just three wickets.
He was left out from the previous Test, then recalled for the fourth Test as Archer's replacement.
The county bowler improved at the MCG, bagging two scalps during the host's first knock, then making 28 as a batsman being one of only three teammates to reach double figures.
Post a single over late on the first day, he came back the next day and removed Scott Boland edging to the keeper.
Unfortunately, at the end of that over, he bowled a variation to the batsman and suddenly grabbed at his leg.
The English bowler was recalled for the Melbourne match following his omission the Adelaide game.
