🔗 Share this article Seamer Gus Atkinson Adds to England's Injury Problems. 'Serious blow' for England as Atkinson goes off due to a hamstring issue. The English seamer increased England's injury problems after leaving the playing area on the second morning of the fourth Ashes Test versus the Australians. Atkinson pulled up with his left hamstring after the final ball of the fourth over at the MCG. The England team reported Atkinson had experienced "tightness" and required time on the sidelines to undergo evaluation "during the day". The series decider of the series beginning on 4 January starts at the end of the week. The visitors have previously lost fast bowlers Mark Wood due to knee trouble and Jofra Archer with an abdominal strain on this Ashes tour. A replacement bowler was called up to provide backup. Atkinson struggled in the opening two Tests, claiming a mere three wickets. He was omitted from the previous Test, then recalled for the Melbourne Test in the playing XI. Surrey's Atkinson improved at the MCG, bagging two scalps in Australia's first innings, then making 28 with the bat being one of only three teammates to reach double figures. Post a single over late on the first day, he returned for the second day's play and had nightwatchman taken by the wicketkeeper. However, on the final ball of the fifth over, he bowled a slower ball to the batsman and suddenly grabbed for his hamstring. The English bowler returned to the side for the fourth Ashes Test having missed of the third.