Seamer Atkinson Exacerbates England's Injury Problems.
'Major setback' for the touring side as Atkinson is forced off due to a hamstring issue.
The pace bowler added to the injury concerns plaguing England upon exiting the playing area on the second morning of the Boxing Day Test versus the Australians.
The right-arm seamer pulled up with his left leg immediately following a delivery of the fourth over during the morning session.
The touring camp indicated the 27-year-old had experienced "tightness" and was to take time away from the action in order to be assessed "during the day".
The final Test in this Ashes battle in Sydney gets underway on Sunday, 4 January.
The English side has previously lost key quicks one seamer due to knee trouble and Jofra Archer with an abdominal strain during this series.
A replacement bowler was brought into the squad as cover for Wood.
The seamer had a tough time during the first two matches, claiming a mere a handful of scalps.
He was omitted of the third Test, before being recalled for the Boxing Day match to fill the void.
Atkinson showed better form in Melbourne, taking two wickets during the host's first knock, and scoring 28 runs as a batsman among just a trio of England players to get into double digits.
After bowling one over in Australia's second innings, he came back on Saturday morning and dismissed the nightwatchman Scott Boland caught behind.
Yet, on the final ball of his spell, he delivered a variation to the batsman and suddenly grabbed his left hamstring.
Gus Atkinson was recalled for the fourth Ashes Test following his omission the Adelaide game.
