Seamer Atkinson Exacerbates England's Injury Worries.

'Major setback' for the touring side after Atkinson leaves the field suffering a hamstring problem.

The pace bowler further complicated England's injury problems upon exiting the ground during Saturday's play of the fourth Ashes Test against Australia.

Atkinson pulled up with his hamstring after the final ball of the fourth over during the morning session.

The England team reported Atkinson felt some "soreness" and required time on the sidelines in order to be assessed "over the next few hours".

The series decider of the series in Sydney starts this coming Sunday.

The visitors have already lost key quicks Mark Wood due to knee trouble and another paceman to a side strain during this series.

Matthew Fisher was added to the party to provide backup.

The seamer had a tough time early in the series, taking just three wickets.

He was dropped from the previous Test, then recalled for the Boxing Day match as Archer's replacement.

Surrey's Atkinson improved at the MCG, claiming a couple of wickets with the ball, then making 28 as a batsman being one of only three teammates to reach double figures.

Following a brief spell in Australia's second innings, he returned for the second day's play and removed Scott Boland Scott Boland caught behind.

Yet, towards the conclusion of that over, he sent down a variation to Travis Head and promptly felt for his hamstring.