Seamer Gus Atkinson Adds to England's Injury Problems.

'Serious blow' for the English camp after Atkinson leaves the field with a hamstring injury.

Gus Atkinson added to England's injury problems upon exiting the playing area early on day two of the fourth Ashes Test in the Ashes series.

The pace bowler felt a problem in his left hamstring immediately following a delivery in his spell at the MCG.

The touring camp reported the 27-year-old had experienced "tightness" and was to take time on the sidelines to undergo evaluation "over the next few hours".

The series decider of the tour at the SCG gets underway this coming Sunday.

The English side has already lost key quicks one seamer with a knee problem and Jofra Archer with an abdominal strain during this series.

A replacement bowler was called up as cover for Wood.

Atkinson struggled in the opening two Tests, claiming a mere a handful of scalps.

He was left out from the previous Test, only to be brought back for the Melbourne Test as Archer's replacement.

Surrey's Atkinson showed better form in Melbourne, claiming a couple of wickets with the ball, then making 28 with the bat as one of just three England players to reach double figures.

Post a single over in Australia's second innings, he resumed for the second day's play and had nightwatchman edging to the keeper.

Unfortunately, at the end of his spell, he bowled a change of pace to Travis Head and suddenly grabbed his left hamstring.

Gus Atkinson was recalled for the fourth Ashes Test after being left out the Adelaide game.

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