Paceman Atkinson Exacerbates England's Injury Concerns.
'Major setback' for the touring side after Atkinson goes off with a hamstring injury.
The pace bowler increased the injury concerns plaguing England upon exiting the ground early on day two of the fourth Ashes Test versus the Australians.
Atkinson felt a problem in his left hamstring post-delivery in his spell during the morning session.
The touring camp stated Atkinson had experienced "tightness" and would spend time away from the action to undergo evaluation "in the coming hours".
The concluding match of the tour at the SCG starts at the end of the week.
England have already lost fast bowlers one seamer with a knee problem and another paceman with an abdominal strain during this series.
A replacement bowler was brought into the squad as cover for Wood.
Atkinson struggled in the opening two Tests, taking just three wickets.
He was left out of the third Test, before being recalled for the Boxing Day match in the playing XI.
The county bowler showed better form in Melbourne, bagging two scalps during the host's first knock, before adding 28 as a batsman being one of only three England players to reach double figures.
After bowling one over late on the first day, he came back for the second day's play and had nightwatchman Scott Boland caught behind.
However, on the final ball of his spell, he sent down a variation to Travis Head and promptly felt his left hamstring.
Gus Atkinson returned to the side for the fourth Ashes Test following his omission the Adelaide game.
