Paceman Atkinson Exacerbates England's Injury Concerns.
'Serious blow' for the touring side after Atkinson goes off with a hamstring injury.
The pace bowler further complicated the fitness woes of the England squad upon exiting the ground early on day two of the fourth Ashes Test against Australia.
Atkinson felt a problem in his left leg immediately following a delivery in his spell during the morning session.
The England team stated the 27-year-old reported "discomfort" and was to take time away from the action for further assessment "during the day".
The final Test of the tour at the SCG starts at the end of the week.
The English side has been without key quicks one seamer to a knee injury and Jofra Archer with an abdominal strain on the current trip.
A replacement bowler was brought into the squad to provide backup.
The seamer had a tough time early in the series, claiming a mere a handful of scalps.
He was dropped from the previous Test, then recalled for the Melbourne Test to fill the void.
The county bowler showed better form in Melbourne, taking two wickets during the host's first knock, before adding 28 with the bat being one of only three England players who passed ten runs.
After bowling one over in Australia's second innings, he returned for the second day's play and removed Scott Boland edging to the keeper.
Yet, at the end of his spell, he sent down a change of pace to Travis Head and immediately felt for his hamstring.
The English bowler returned to the side for the Melbourne match following his omission of the third.
