Seamer Atkinson Exacerbates England's Fitness Problems.
'Significant concern' for the English camp as Atkinson leaves the field suffering a hamstring problem.
Gus Atkinson further complicated the fitness woes of the England squad after leaving the playing area during Saturday's play of the fourth Ashes Test versus the Australians.
Atkinson felt a problem in his left leg immediately following a delivery that he bowled on Saturday.
The England team indicated the 27-year-old had experienced "tightness" and was to take time off the field in order to be assessed "in the coming hours".
The series decider of the tour beginning on 4 January starts on Sunday, 4 January.
The English side has previously lost key quicks one seamer due to knee trouble and another paceman because of a side injury on this Ashes tour.
Matthew Fisher was added to the party to provide backup.
His form was underwhelming in the opening two Tests, claiming a mere three wickets.
He was left out of the third Test, before being recalled for the Boxing Day match to fill the void.
The county bowler showed better form in Melbourne, claiming a couple of wickets in Australia's first innings, before adding 28 with the bat as one of just three England players who passed ten runs.
Post a single over late on the first day, he came back on Saturday morning and had nightwatchman taken by the wicketkeeper.
However, at the end of his spell, he bowled a slower ball to the batsman and suddenly grabbed for his hamstring.
Atkinson was brought back for the Boxing Day Test following his omission the previous Test.
