Fast bowler Gus Atkinson Adds to England's Injury Worries.
'Serious blow' for the touring side after Atkinson is forced off due to a hamstring issue.
Gus Atkinson further complicated the injury concerns plaguing England when he left the ground early on day two of the fourth Ashes Test against Australia.
The pace bowler felt a problem in his left leg immediately following a delivery that he bowled during the morning session.
The England team reported the 27-year-old felt some "soreness" and required time away from the action for further assessment "during the day".
The concluding match in this Ashes battle in Sydney starts at the end of the week.
England have already lost fast bowlers one seamer due to knee trouble and another paceman with an abdominal strain on this Ashes tour.
Matthew Fisher was brought into the squad as cover for Wood.
Atkinson struggled during the first two matches, claiming a mere a handful of scalps.
He was dropped for the Adelaide match, before being recalled for the Melbourne Test as Archer's replacement.
Atkinson performed better in the fourth Test, claiming a couple of wickets with the ball, before adding 28 while batting among just a trio of England players to get into double digits.
Following a brief spell late on the first day, he resumed for the second day's play and removed Scott Boland Scott Boland caught behind.
However, at the end of his spell, he sent down a change of pace to Travis Head and immediately felt for his hamstring.
Atkinson was brought back for the Melbourne match having missed the Adelaide game.
