Fast bowler Atkinson Adds to England's Injury Concerns.
'Major setback' for the English camp as Atkinson leaves the field suffering a hamstring problem.
The English seamer further complicated the fitness woes of the England squad when he left the playing area early on day two in the Melbourne Test against Australia.
Atkinson experienced discomfort in his hamstring post-delivery of the fourth over at the MCG.
The England team stated the 27-year-old felt some "soreness" and required time off the field in order to be assessed "in the coming hours".
The concluding match of the tour beginning on 4 January begins at the end of the week.
England have previously lost fast bowlers Mark Wood to a knee injury and another paceman because of a side injury during this series.
Matthew Fisher was brought into the squad to provide backup.
Atkinson struggled in the opening two Tests, claiming a mere three wickets.
He was left out for the Adelaide match, then recalled for the Melbourne Test as Archer's replacement.
The county bowler showed better form in Melbourne, taking two wickets in Australia's first innings, before adding 28 with the bat among just a trio of teammates to reach double figures.
Post a single over at the end of day one, he returned the next day and removed Scott Boland Scott Boland caught behind.
Yet, towards the conclusion of the fifth over, he delivered a change of pace to Travis Head and promptly felt for his hamstring.
Atkinson was brought back for the Melbourne match having missed of the third.
