đź”— Share this article Paceman Atkinson Adds to the English team's Injury Concerns. 'Major setback' for the English camp after Atkinson goes off with a hamstring injury. The pace bowler further complicated England's injury problems after leaving the ground on the second morning in the Melbourne Test against Australia. The pace bowler pulled up with his left leg immediately following a delivery in his spell on Saturday. The touring camp stated Atkinson had experienced "tightness" and required time away from the action for further assessment "during the day". The final Test of the series at the SCG begins this coming Sunday. England have already lost key quicks one seamer with a knee problem and Jofra Archer to a side strain on the current trip. Matthew Fisher was called up as cover for Wood. Atkinson struggled early in the series, claiming a mere three wickets. He was left out for the Adelaide match, then recalled for the Melbourne Test to fill the void. Surrey's Atkinson showed better form in Melbourne, bagging two scalps during the host's first knock, then making 28 as a batsman as one of just three English batsmen to reach double figures. After bowling one over in Australia's second innings, he resumed the next day and dismissed the nightwatchman edging to the keeper. However, on the final ball of his spell, he sent down a slower ball to the batsman and suddenly grabbed for his hamstring. Atkinson was recalled for the fourth Ashes Test following his omission the previous Test.