Fast bowler Atkinson Exacerbates the English team's Injury Worries.
'Significant concern' for the English camp as Atkinson leaves the field with a hamstring injury.
The pace bowler increased England's injury problems after leaving the ground early on day two of the fourth Ashes Test versus the Australians.
Atkinson felt a problem in his hamstring post-delivery of the fourth over on Saturday.
The England team stated Atkinson felt some "soreness" and was to take time off the field for further assessment "during the day".
The concluding match in this Ashes battle at the SCG begins on Sunday, 4 January.
The English side has already lost key quicks Mark Wood due to knee trouble and another paceman because of a side injury on the current trip.
A replacement bowler was called up as injury reinforcement.
His form was underwhelming in the opening two Tests, taking just three wickets.
He was left out from the previous Test, then recalled for the Boxing Day match in the playing XI.
Atkinson showed better form in Melbourne, claiming a couple of wickets during the host's first knock, then making 28 with the bat among just a trio of teammates who passed ten runs.
Following a brief spell at the end of day one, he returned the next day and removed Scott Boland edging to the keeper.
Unfortunately, towards the conclusion of that over, he sent down a variation to the batsman and immediately felt for his hamstring.
The English bowler returned to the side for the fourth Ashes Test having missed of the third.
