Fast bowler Gus Atkinson Exacerbates the English team's Fitness Concerns.
'Major setback' for the English camp as Atkinson leaves the field suffering a hamstring problem.
Gus Atkinson increased the fitness woes of the England squad when he left the ground on the second morning of the Boxing Day Test versus the Australians.
Atkinson pulled up with his left leg after the final ball of the fourth over on Saturday.
Team management stated Atkinson had experienced "tightness" and required time on the sidelines to undergo evaluation "during the day".
The final Test of the series beginning on 4 January gets underway on Sunday, 4 January.
The English side has already lost key quicks Mark Wood with a knee problem and another paceman because of a side injury during this series.
A replacement bowler was brought into the squad as injury reinforcement.
The seamer had a tough time during the first two matches, taking just three wickets.
He was left out from the previous Test, only to be brought back for the fourth Test as Archer's replacement.
Atkinson performed better in the fourth Test, taking two wickets in Australia's first innings, before adding 28 as a batsman among just a trio of England players to reach double figures.
Post a single over in Australia's second innings, he resumed the next day and removed Scott Boland Scott Boland caught behind.
However, at the end of his spell, he sent down a slower ball to Travis Head and promptly felt at his leg.
Gus Atkinson returned to the side for the Melbourne match having missed the Adelaide game.
