Fast bowler Atkinson Adds to England's Injury Worries.
'Significant concern' for the English camp after Atkinson is forced off due to a hamstring issue.
The English seamer increased England's injury problems upon exiting the playing area early on day two in the Melbourne Test versus the Australians.
The pace bowler experienced discomfort in his left hamstring post-delivery in his spell during the morning session.
Team management indicated Atkinson reported "discomfort" and required time off the field for further assessment "during the day".
The concluding match of the series beginning on 4 January gets underway at the end of the week.
The English side has already lost fast bowlers Mark Wood due to knee trouble and another paceman because of a side injury during this series.
A replacement bowler was called up as injury reinforcement.
Atkinson struggled early in the series, managing only three wickets.
He was left out for the Adelaide match, only to be brought back for the Boxing Day match to fill the void.
Surrey's Atkinson performed better in the fourth Test, bagging two scalps with the ball, then making 28 with the bat being one of only three English batsmen who passed ten runs.
Following a brief spell late on the first day, he resumed for the second day's play and had nightwatchman taken by the wicketkeeper.
Yet, at the end of the fifth over, he delivered a variation to Travis Head and suddenly grabbed at his leg.
Atkinson was recalled for the Melbourne match following his omission of the third.
