Paceman Atkinson Adds to England's Injury Problems.
'Major setback' for the English camp as Atkinson is forced 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 post-delivery in his spell on Saturday.
The touring camp reported the 27-year-old reported "discomfort" and required time on the sidelines for further assessment "in the coming hours".
The concluding match of the tour in Sydney gets underway this coming Sunday.
The English side has been without key quicks Mark Wood due to knee trouble and another paceman to a side strain during this series.
A replacement bowler was brought into the squad to provide backup.
The seamer had a tough time in the opening two Tests, claiming a mere three wickets.
He was left out for the Adelaide match, before being recalled for the Boxing Day match in the playing XI.
Atkinson improved at the MCG, bagging two scalps with the ball, before adding 28 as a batsman being one of only three English batsmen who passed ten runs.
Following a brief spell in Australia's second innings, he resumed for the second day's play and had nightwatchman Scott Boland caught behind.
However, on the final ball of that over, he bowled a variation to Travis Head and promptly felt for his hamstring.
Atkinson was recalled for the Melbourne match following his omission of the third.
