🔗 Share this article Fast bowler Atkinson Compounds the English team's Fitness Concerns. 'Major setback' for the touring side as Atkinson leaves the field with a hamstring injury. The pace bowler further complicated England's injury problems upon exiting the field on the second morning of the fourth Ashes Test against Australia. The pace bowler pulled up with his hamstring after the final ball that he bowled during the morning session. Team management stated the 27-year-old felt some "soreness" and would spend time away from the action to undergo evaluation "over the next few hours". The concluding match of the tour in Sydney gets underway this coming Sunday. The English side has previously lost key quicks Mark Wood to a knee injury and another paceman with an abdominal strain on the current trip. Matthew Fisher was called up as cover for Wood. The seamer had a tough time in the opening two Tests, taking just three wickets. He was left out of the third Test, before being recalled for the Boxing Day match to fill the void. The county bowler performed better in the fourth Test, claiming a couple of wickets during the host's first knock, then making 28 while batting among just a trio of England players who passed ten runs. Post a single over late on the first day, he resumed for the second day's play and had nightwatchman edging to the keeper. However, towards the conclusion of his spell, he sent down a slower ball to the batsman and immediately felt his left hamstring. Atkinson returned to the side for the fourth Ashes Test having missed the Adelaide game.