Fast bowler Gus Atkinson Compounds England's Injury Worries.
'Major setback' for England after Atkinson leaves the field with a hamstring injury.
Gus Atkinson increased the fitness woes of the England squad after leaving the ground during Saturday's play in the Melbourne Test versus the Australians.
The right-arm seamer pulled up with his hamstring post-delivery of the fourth over on Saturday.
The England team reported the 27-year-old reported "discomfort" and was to take time off the field for further assessment "during the day".
The series decider in this Ashes battle beginning on 4 January gets underway on Sunday, 4 January.
The English side has been without strike bowlers Mark Wood due to knee trouble and Jofra Archer because of a side injury on this Ashes tour.
A replacement bowler was added to the party as cover for Wood.
His form was underwhelming in the opening two Tests, managing only a handful of scalps.
He was left out for the Adelaide match, then recalled for the Boxing Day match as Archer's replacement.
Atkinson showed better form in Melbourne, claiming a couple of wickets during the host's first knock, before adding 28 as a batsman among just a trio of England players to reach double figures.
Following a brief spell late on the first day, he resumed on Saturday morning and had nightwatchman taken by the wicketkeeper.
Yet, at the end of that over, he delivered a change of pace to Travis Head and immediately felt at his leg.
Atkinson was recalled for the Melbourne match after being left out the Adelaide game.
