Paceman Atkinson Exacerbates England's Injury Concerns.
'Significant concern' for the touring side after Atkinson leaves the field due to a hamstring issue.
The pace bowler increased England's injury problems after leaving the ground early on day two of the fourth Ashes Test against Australia.
Atkinson felt a problem in his left hamstring post-delivery of the fourth over on Saturday.
Team management reported Atkinson felt some "soreness" and would spend time away from the action for further assessment "during the day".
The final Test of the series at the SCG gets underway at the end of the week.
England have previously lost key quicks Mark Wood with a knee problem and another paceman because of a side injury on the current trip.
A replacement bowler was called up as injury reinforcement.
Atkinson struggled during the first two matches, claiming a mere a handful of scalps.
He was omitted for the Adelaide match, then recalled for the Melbourne Test in the playing XI.
Surrey's Atkinson improved at the MCG, bagging two scalps in Australia's first innings, and scoring 28 runs with the bat being one of only three teammates who passed ten runs.
Post a single over late on the first day, he returned for the second day's play and had nightwatchman taken by the wicketkeeper.
Unfortunately, towards the conclusion of his spell, he sent down a change of pace to Travis Head and suddenly grabbed his left hamstring.
Gus Atkinson was brought back for the Boxing Day Test after being left out of the third.
