Paceman Atkinson Compounds England's Injury Concerns.
'Serious blow' for the English camp after Atkinson goes off due to a hamstring issue.
The pace bowler added to the fitness woes of the England squad when he left the playing area early on day two of the fourth Ashes Test in the Ashes series.
The pace bowler pulled up with his hamstring after the final ball in his spell during the morning session.
The England team indicated the 27-year-old had experienced "tightness" and would spend time away from the action for further assessment "during the day".
The series decider of the tour beginning on 4 January gets underway this coming Sunday.
The English side has previously lost fast bowlers Mark Wood with a knee problem and Jofra Archer with an abdominal strain on the current trip.
Matthew Fisher was called up to provide backup.
Atkinson struggled in the opening two Tests, managing only three wickets.
He was dropped of the third Test, before being recalled for the Boxing Day match to fill the void.
Atkinson performed better in the fourth Test, claiming a couple of wickets with the ball, then making 28 with the bat being one of only three England players to get into double digits.
Following a brief spell late on the first day, he resumed for the second day's play and dismissed the nightwatchman Scott Boland caught behind.
Unfortunately, on the final ball of his spell, he bowled a variation to Travis Head and promptly felt at his leg.
Atkinson was recalled for the Melbourne match following his omission of the third.
