Fast bowler Gus Atkinson Exacerbates the English team's Injury Concerns.
'Major setback' for the touring side after Atkinson leaves the field due to a hamstring issue.
The pace bowler increased the injury concerns plaguing England when he left the ground on the second morning of the fourth Ashes Test in the Ashes series.
The right-arm seamer pulled up with his left leg after the final ball of the fourth over during the morning session.
The England team indicated Atkinson reported "discomfort" and was to take time away from the action to undergo evaluation "during the day".
The final Test of the series at the SCG starts at the end of the week.
England have already lost strike bowlers Mark Wood with a knee problem and another paceman because of a side injury on the current trip.
A replacement bowler was added to the party to provide backup.
Atkinson struggled in the opening two Tests, taking just a handful of scalps.
He was left out from the previous Test, only to be brought back for the fourth Test in the playing XI.
The county bowler improved at the MCG, taking two wickets in Australia's first innings, before adding 28 with the bat being one of only three England players to get into double digits.
After bowling one over late on the first day, he resumed on Saturday morning and had nightwatchman edging to the keeper.
Unfortunately, at the end of that over, he sent down a variation to Travis Head and promptly felt at his leg.
Gus Atkinson returned to the side for the fourth Ashes Test having missed the previous Test.