Fast bowler Atkinson Adds to England's Fitness Problems.
'Major setback' for the English camp as Atkinson goes off due to a hamstring issue.
Gus Atkinson further complicated the fitness woes of the England squad when he left the ground early on day two in the Melbourne Test versus the Australians.
The pace bowler felt a problem in his left leg post-delivery in his spell at the MCG.
Team management reported the 27-year-old felt some "soreness" and was to take time off the field to undergo evaluation "in the coming hours".
The final Test in this Ashes battle at the SCG starts on Sunday, 4 January.
The English side has previously lost strike bowlers Mark Wood with a knee problem and Jofra Archer with an abdominal strain on this Ashes tour.
A replacement bowler was called up to provide backup.
The seamer had a tough time during the first two matches, taking just a handful of scalps.
He was left out from the previous Test, only to be brought back for the Melbourne Test to fill the void.
Surrey's Atkinson performed better in the fourth Test, claiming a couple of wickets with the ball, before adding 28 while batting among just a trio of England players who passed ten runs.
Post a single over late on the first day, he resumed the next day and removed Scott Boland edging to the keeper.
However, towards the conclusion of his spell, he delivered a change of pace to Travis Head and immediately felt at his leg.
The English bowler was brought back for the Melbourne match following his omission the Adelaide game.
