Seamer Gus Atkinson Exacerbates England's Injury Concerns.

Gus Atkinson increased the fitness woes of the England squad when he left the ground during Saturday's play in the Melbourne Test against Australia.

Atkinson experienced discomfort in his hamstring immediately following a delivery that he bowled during the morning session.

The England team indicated the 27-year-old reported "discomfort" and would spend time away from the action for further assessment "during the day".

The concluding match in this Ashes battle beginning on 4 January begins on Sunday, 4 January.

The visitors have been without fast bowlers one seamer to a knee injury and Jofra Archer because of a side injury during this series.

A replacement bowler was called up as cover for Wood.

Atkinson struggled early in the series, claiming a mere three wickets.

He was omitted for the Adelaide match, before being recalled for the Melbourne Test as Archer's replacement.

The county bowler improved at the MCG, bagging two scalps in Australia's first innings, then making 28 as a batsman among just a trio of English batsmen to reach double figures.

Post a single over in Australia's second innings, he resumed the next day and had nightwatchman taken by the wicketkeeper.

Unfortunately, towards the conclusion of that over, he delivered a variation to the batsman and suddenly grabbed for his hamstring.