Seamer Gus Atkinson Exacerbates England's Injury Worries.

The pace bowler increased England's injury problems upon exiting the field early on day two in the Melbourne Test against Australia.

The pace bowler experienced discomfort in his hamstring post-delivery of the fourth over at the MCG.

Team management stated Atkinson felt some "soreness" and required time away from the action for further assessment "during the day".

The final Test of the tour at the SCG begins this coming Sunday.

The visitors have been without strike bowlers Mark Wood due to knee trouble and another paceman to a side strain on this Ashes tour.

Matthew Fisher was added to the party to provide backup.

His form was underwhelming in the opening two Tests, claiming a mere a handful of scalps.

He was dropped of the third Test, before being recalled for the Boxing Day match as Archer's replacement.

Atkinson showed better form in Melbourne, taking two wickets during the host's first knock, and scoring 28 runs with the bat being one of only three English batsmen to reach double figures.

After bowling one over at the end of day one, he came back for the second day's play and dismissed the nightwatchman Scott Boland caught behind.

Yet, towards the conclusion of that over, he delivered a variation to the batsman and suddenly grabbed at his leg.