Paceman Gus Atkinson Exacerbates the English team's Fitness Concerns.
'Significant concern' for the touring side as Atkinson leaves the field due to a hamstring issue.
Gus Atkinson further complicated the fitness woes of the England squad when he left the field during Saturday's play of the fourth Ashes Test against Australia.
Atkinson experienced discomfort in his left hamstring post-delivery in his spell on Saturday.
The England team stated Atkinson reported "discomfort" and would spend time off the field to undergo evaluation "over the next few hours".
The series decider of the series at the SCG gets underway this coming Sunday.
The English side has previously lost key quicks Mark Wood due to knee trouble and Jofra Archer to a side strain during this series.
Matthew Fisher was brought into the squad to provide backup.
Atkinson struggled during the first two matches, managing only three wickets.
He was dropped from the previous Test, then recalled for the Boxing Day match in the playing XI.
Atkinson improved at the MCG, claiming a couple of wickets with the ball, before adding 28 while batting among just a trio of teammates to reach double figures.
Post a single over in Australia's second innings, he resumed the next day and dismissed the nightwatchman Scott Boland caught behind.
Yet, at the end of his spell, he sent down a change of pace to the batsman and immediately felt at his leg.
The English bowler was recalled for the fourth Ashes Test following his omission the Adelaide game.
