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Seamer Atkinson adds to England injury worries

Seamer Atkinson adds to England injury worries

Summary

Gus Atkinson, an England cricket player, left the field due to a hamstring injury during the fourth Ashes Test against Australia. This adds to England's injury problems, as they have already lost two other fast bowlers on the tour. Atkinson had returned for the Melbourne match after missing the previous game.

Key Facts

  • Gus Atkinson is a pace bowler for England's cricket team.
  • He left the field with a hamstring injury in the fourth Ashes Test against Australia.
  • The injury happened during a match at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
  • Atkinson's injury adds to England's troubles; they lost Mark Wood and Jofra Archer to other injuries.
  • England has called up Matthew Fisher to cover for Wood.
  • Atkinson struggled in the first two Tests but did better in the Melbourne match.
  • He was replaced by substitute player Ollie Pope after his injury.

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