Fast bowler Atkinson Exacerbates England's Fitness Problems.

The pace bowler further complicated the fitness woes of the England squad when he left the playing area during Saturday's play in the Melbourne Test versus the Australians.

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

The England team reported the 27-year-old had experienced "tightness" and would spend time off the field to undergo evaluation "over the next few hours".

The final Test of the series beginning on 4 January starts on Sunday, 4 January.

The visitors have previously lost key quicks one seamer due to knee trouble and Jofra Archer to a side strain on the current trip.

A replacement bowler was added to the party as cover for Wood.

His form was underwhelming during the first two matches, taking just three wickets.

He was left out for the Adelaide match, then recalled for the Melbourne Test in the playing XI.

Surrey's Atkinson showed better form in Melbourne, taking two wickets with the ball, before adding 28 with the bat being one of only three teammates to reach double figures.

Post a single over at the end of day one, he returned the next day and had nightwatchman Scott Boland caught behind.

Unfortunately, on the final ball of his spell, he delivered a change of pace to the batsman and suddenly grabbed at his leg.