Paceman Atkinson Adds to England's Injury Problems.
'Serious blow' for the touring side as Atkinson is forced off suffering a hamstring problem.
The pace bowler further complicated the injury concerns plaguing England after leaving the playing area early on day two of the fourth Ashes Test in the Ashes series.
The right-arm seamer experienced discomfort in his left leg immediately following a delivery that he bowled at the MCG.
The England team stated Atkinson felt some "soreness" and required time on the sidelines for further assessment "during the day".
The final Test in this Ashes battle at the SCG starts at the end of the week.
The English side has been without strike bowlers Mark Wood with a knee problem and Jofra Archer to a side strain during this series.
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 omitted for the Adelaide match, then recalled for the fourth Test as Archer's replacement.
The county bowler performed better in the fourth Test, claiming a couple of wickets in Australia's first innings, then making 28 as a batsman among just a trio of teammates to get into double digits.
Post a single over in Australia's second innings, he resumed the next day and dismissed the nightwatchman taken by the wicketkeeper.
Unfortunately, on the final ball of his spell, he bowled a change of pace to the batsman and promptly felt for his hamstring.
Gus Atkinson returned to the side for the fourth Ashes Test following his omission the Adelaide game.
