Fast bowler Gus Atkinson Exacerbates the English team's Injury Problems.

The English seamer further complicated the injury concerns plaguing England when he left the ground on the second morning of the Boxing Day Test in the Ashes series.

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

Team management indicated the 27-year-old reported "discomfort" and was to take time on the sidelines to undergo evaluation "during the day".

The series decider in this Ashes battle beginning on 4 January begins on Sunday, 4 January.

The English side has been without key quicks Mark Wood due to knee trouble and another paceman because of a side injury on the current trip.

A replacement bowler was added to the party to provide backup.

The seamer had a tough time during the first two matches, managing only three wickets.

He was dropped for the Adelaide match, before being recalled for the fourth Test as Archer's replacement.

The county bowler showed better form in Melbourne, claiming a couple of wickets during the host's first knock, then making 28 while batting being one of only three teammates to reach double figures.

Post a single over in Australia's second innings, he came back for the second day's play and dismissed the nightwatchman edging to the keeper.

Yet, at the end of his spell, he bowled a change of pace to the batsman and suddenly grabbed his left hamstring.