Seamer Gus Atkinson Exacerbates England's Injury Worries.
'Serious blow' for the English camp as Atkinson goes off with a hamstring injury.
The English seamer increased the fitness woes of the England squad upon exiting the field early on day two of the fourth Ashes Test against Australia.
Atkinson pulled up with his left hamstring after the final ball of the fourth over on Saturday.
The England team indicated the 27-year-old had experienced "tightness" and was to take time off the field in order to be assessed "over the next few hours".
The final Test of the series beginning on 4 January starts at the end of the week.
The visitors have already lost fast bowlers one seamer to a knee injury and another paceman with an abdominal strain on the current trip.
Matthew Fisher was added to the party to provide backup.
The seamer had a tough time during the first two matches, taking just three wickets.
He was left out for the Adelaide match, then recalled for the fourth Test as Archer's replacement.
The county bowler improved at the MCG, bagging two scalps with the ball, and scoring 28 runs while batting as one of just three teammates to reach double figures.
Post a single over late on the first day, he returned for the second day's play and had nightwatchman Scott Boland caught behind.
Yet, on the final ball of his spell, he sent down a change of pace to Travis Head and immediately felt his left hamstring.
Gus Atkinson was recalled for the fourth Ashes Test following his omission the Adelaide game.
