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Atkinson becomes third England bowler out of Ashes

Atkinson becomes third England bowler out of Ashes

Summary

Gus Atkinson, an England cricket player, is unable to play in the final Ashes series match against Australia due to a hamstring injury. He is the third England bowler to miss part of the series because of injury. Matthew Potts is expected to play in the upcoming test match in Sydney.

Key Facts

  • Gus Atkinson is ruled out of the final Ashes Test against Australia due to a left hamstring injury.
  • Atkinson injured himself during the fourth Test, where England won against Australia in Melbourne.
  • Atkinson joins Mark Wood and Jofra Archer as the third England bowler who cannot complete the Ashes series because of injuries.
  • Matthew Potts is in line to replace Atkinson in the upcoming fifth Test in Sydney.
  • Atkinson had just returned from a hamstring injury earlier in the year, having previously injured his right hamstring.
  • Potts has played 10 Test matches before and will make his Ashes debut in this upcoming Test.
  • Australia may also change their team after losing their unbeaten Ashes home streak.

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