Fast bowler Gus Atkinson Compounds England's Injury Problems.
'Major setback' for England as Atkinson is forced off with a hamstring injury.
The English seamer added to England's injury problems when he left the ground during Saturday's play of the fourth Ashes Test in the Ashes series.
The right-arm seamer experienced discomfort in his left hamstring after the final ball of the fourth over on Saturday.
Team management reported Atkinson reported "discomfort" and was to take time away from the action for further assessment "over the next few hours".
The series decider of the tour beginning on 4 January starts on Sunday, 4 January.
The English side has been without key quicks one seamer due to knee trouble and another paceman to a side strain during this series.
A replacement bowler was added to the party as cover for Wood.
Atkinson struggled early in the series, claiming a mere three wickets.
He was omitted of the third Test, only to be brought back for the Boxing Day match in the playing XI.
Atkinson showed better form in Melbourne, taking two wickets with the ball, and scoring 28 runs while batting among just a trio of England players to reach double figures.
After bowling one over in Australia's second innings, he resumed on Saturday morning and dismissed the nightwatchman taken by the wicketkeeper.
Unfortunately, towards the conclusion of his spell, he bowled a change of pace to the batsman and immediately felt for his hamstring.
The English bowler returned to the side for the fourth Ashes Test following his omission the Adelaide game.
