Seamer Atkinson Exacerbates the English team's Fitness Problems.
'Serious blow' for the touring side after Atkinson leaves the field due to a hamstring issue.
The English seamer increased the injury concerns plaguing England after leaving the ground early on day two of the fourth Ashes Test versus the Australians.
Atkinson experienced discomfort in his hamstring after the final ball that he bowled on Saturday.
The England team indicated Atkinson felt some "soreness" and required time on the sidelines for further assessment "over the next few hours".
The final Test of the tour in Sydney gets underway this coming Sunday.
The visitors have been without key quicks one seamer due to knee trouble and another paceman with an abdominal strain during this series.
A replacement bowler was added to the party to provide backup.
The seamer had a tough time early in the series, claiming a mere three wickets.
He was left out from the previous Test, before being recalled for the Melbourne Test in the playing XI.
The county bowler performed better in the fourth Test, bagging two scalps during the host's first knock, then making 28 while batting among just a trio of England players who passed ten runs.
Following a brief spell at the end of day one, he returned for the second day's play and had nightwatchman edging to the keeper.
However, on the final ball of the fifth over, he bowled a variation to Travis Head and promptly felt for his hamstring.
The English bowler returned to the side for the fourth Ashes Test following his omission of the third.
