Paceman Atkinson Exacerbates the English team's Injury Worries.
'Significant concern' for England as Atkinson leaves the field due to a hamstring issue.
The pace bowler increased England's injury problems upon exiting the field on the second morning of the fourth Ashes Test in the Ashes series.
Atkinson pulled up with his left hamstring after the final ball that he bowled during the morning session.
The England team reported the 27-year-old felt some "soreness" and would spend time off the field in order to be assessed "in the coming hours".
The final Test in this Ashes battle at the SCG starts at the end of the week.
The English side has already lost fast bowlers Mark Wood to a knee injury and another paceman because of a side injury on the current trip.
A replacement bowler was added to the party 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, then recalled for the fourth Test in the playing XI.
Atkinson performed better in the fourth Test, claiming a couple of wickets with the ball, then making 28 while batting as one of just three England players to reach double figures.
Following a brief spell in Australia's second innings, he returned for the second day's play and had nightwatchman taken by the wicketkeeper.
Yet, towards the conclusion of the fifth over, he delivered a change of pace to the batsman and immediately felt his left hamstring.
Atkinson returned to the side for the fourth Ashes Test after being left out the previous Test.
