Seamer Gus Atkinson Adds to England's Fitness Problems.
'Significant concern' for the touring side as Atkinson leaves the field suffering a hamstring problem.
Gus Atkinson added to the injury concerns plaguing England after leaving the playing area early on day two of the fourth Ashes Test versus the Australians.
Atkinson experienced discomfort in his left leg after the final ball of the fourth over at the MCG.
Team management reported Atkinson had experienced "tightness" and would spend time off the field for further assessment "over the next few hours".
The series decider of the series at the SCG starts this coming Sunday.
The English side has already lost strike bowlers one seamer to a knee injury and another paceman because of a side injury on this Ashes tour.
Matthew Fisher was brought into the squad as injury reinforcement.
The seamer had a tough time during the first two matches, claiming a mere three wickets.
He was left out of the third Test, only to be brought back for the Melbourne Test to fill the void.
Surrey's Atkinson improved at the MCG, claiming a couple of wickets with the ball, before adding 28 as a batsman among just a trio of teammates to reach double figures.
Post a single over at the end of day one, he returned for the second day's play and had nightwatchman Scott Boland caught behind.
Unfortunately, towards the conclusion of his spell, he delivered a variation to the batsman and immediately felt at his leg.
Gus Atkinson was brought back for the fourth Ashes Test following his omission the Adelaide game.
