Seamer Gus Atkinson Compounds the English team's Injury Problems.
'Major setback' for the touring side after Atkinson goes off suffering a hamstring problem.
The English seamer added to the fitness woes of the England squad after leaving the field early on day two of the fourth Ashes Test versus the Australians.
The pace bowler felt a problem in his left hamstring post-delivery of the fourth over on Saturday.
Team management indicated Atkinson had experienced "tightness" and was to take time away from the action for further assessment "during the day".
The final Test of the tour in Sydney begins this coming Sunday.
England have previously lost key quicks one seamer with a knee problem and Jofra Archer to a side strain on this Ashes tour.
Matthew Fisher was called up to provide backup.
His form was underwhelming early in the series, claiming a mere a handful of scalps.
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, bagging two scalps during the host's first knock, then making 28 while batting being one of only three English batsmen to reach double figures.
After bowling one over in Australia's second innings, he returned for the second day's play and had nightwatchman taken by the wicketkeeper.
Yet, on the final ball of his spell, he delivered a variation to Travis Head and promptly felt at his leg.
Gus Atkinson was recalled for the Boxing Day Test after being left out the previous Test.
