🔗 Share this article Seamer Atkinson Adds to England's Injury Concerns. 'Significant concern' for the English camp as Atkinson is forced off with a hamstring injury. The English seamer increased England's injury problems after leaving the ground early on day two of the fourth Ashes Test versus the Australians. The pace bowler felt a problem in his left hamstring after the final ball in his spell during the morning session. Team management stated the 27-year-old felt some "soreness" and was to take time on the sidelines in order to be assessed "during the day". The series decider in this Ashes battle in Sydney begins at the end of the week. The visitors have been without strike bowlers Mark Wood with a knee problem and another paceman with an abdominal strain during this series. A replacement bowler was added to the party to provide backup. His form was underwhelming during the first two matches, claiming a mere three wickets. He was left out for the Adelaide match, only to be brought back for the Melbourne Test as Archer's replacement. Atkinson improved at the MCG, bagging two scalps during the host's first knock, before adding 28 as a batsman as one of just three teammates to get into double digits. After bowling one over at the end of day one, he returned for the second day's play and had nightwatchman taken by the wicketkeeper. Unfortunately, at the end of the fifth over, he sent down a variation to Travis Head and immediately felt at his leg. The English bowler was recalled for the Melbourne match following his omission of the third.