Fast bowler Gus Atkinson Adds to the English team's Injury Worries.
'Major setback' for England as Atkinson is forced off due to a hamstring issue.
The pace bowler further complicated the injury concerns plaguing England upon exiting the playing area during Saturday's play in the Melbourne Test versus the Australians.
Atkinson experienced discomfort in his hamstring post-delivery of the fourth over at the MCG.
The touring camp stated the 27-year-old reported "discomfort" and required time on the sidelines for further assessment "over the next few hours".
The series decider in this Ashes battle beginning on 4 January begins this coming Sunday.
The visitors have previously lost fast bowlers Mark Wood due to knee trouble and another paceman because of a side injury on the current trip.
A replacement bowler was called up as cover for Wood.
The seamer had a tough time during the first two matches, claiming a mere a handful of scalps.
He was dropped of the third Test, then recalled for the Boxing Day match as Archer's replacement.
Atkinson showed better form in Melbourne, claiming a couple of wickets during the host's first knock, and scoring 28 runs while batting among just a trio of teammates to reach double figures.
Following a brief spell late on the first day, he returned the next day and had nightwatchman edging to the keeper.
Unfortunately, on the final ball of his spell, he bowled a slower ball to Travis Head and promptly felt his left hamstring.
Atkinson was recalled for the fourth Ashes Test following his omission the Adelaide game.
