Sydney, Dec. 29 -- England have been dealt a huge setback as fast bowler Gus Atkinson will miss the final match of the ongoing Ashes series at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) due to injury, as per the ICC website.

Atkinson injured his left hamstring while bowling on the second day of the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne and was unable to return to the field.

Atkinson went wicketless in Perth and then took 3 for 151 from 33 overs in Brisbane, only to be dropped for the crucial match in Adelaide. He then registered figures of 3-48 in the fourth Ashes Test, which England won at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG).

While announcing Atkinson's absence from the Sydney Test, England said they will not name a replacement for the fifth Test in Sydne...