Seamer Gus Atkinson Exacerbates the English team's Fitness Worries.
'Significant concern' for England as Atkinson leaves the field suffering a hamstring problem.
Gus Atkinson increased England's injury problems upon exiting the ground early on day two in the Melbourne Test in the Ashes series.
The right-arm seamer pulled up with his left leg immediately following a delivery in his spell at the MCG.
Team management stated Atkinson reported "discomfort" and was to take time off the field to undergo evaluation "during the day".
The final Test of the tour in Sydney begins at the end of the week.
The visitors have previously lost fast bowlers one seamer with a knee problem and Jofra Archer because of a side injury on the current trip.
Matthew Fisher was brought into the squad to provide backup.
His form was underwhelming during the first two matches, claiming a mere three wickets.
He was left out of the third Test, then recalled for the fourth Test as Archer's replacement.
The county bowler showed better form in Melbourne, taking two wickets in Australia's first innings, then making 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 came back for the second day's play and dismissed the nightwatchman Scott Boland caught behind.
However, on the final ball of the fifth over, he sent down a change of pace to the batsman and immediately felt for his hamstring.
The English bowler was brought back for the fourth Ashes Test following his omission the Adelaide game.
