Atkinson becomes third England bowler out of Ashes

"The 27-year-old looked nearer his best when he was recalled for the fourth Test, taking three wickets and making 28 with the bat in England's first innings. He grabbed his left hamstring at the end of the fourth over of his spell on the second morning and immediately left the field."

"Atkinson's absence leaves Durham's Potts in line to add his to his 10 Test caps and make an Ashes debut. The 27-year-old has not played a Test match since the defeat by New Zealand in Hamilton last December. A regular in the first summer of the Ben Stokes-Brendon McCullum era, Potts has made sporadic appearances over the past two years. His previous seven caps have come against six different opponents."

Gus Atkinson has been ruled out of the final Ashes Test in Sydney after suffering a left hamstring injury on the second morning of the fourth Test in Melbourne. England will not call up a replacement, leaving Matthew Potts in line for selection. Atkinson joins Mark Wood and Jofra Archer among England pace bowlers sidelined by injury during the series. Atkinson struggled early in the series but performed well when recalled for the fourth Test. There is no confirmation on when he will return to the UK for further assessment.

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