Ashes blow for England as Gus Atkinson suffers hamstring tear at MCG, ruled out of series: Here's what it is and what is the recovery timeline
England's breakout fast bowler Gus Atkinson suffered a devastating hamstring tear on Boxing Day at the MCG, ending his Ashes tour. The 27-year-old Surrey star felt the injury mid-run-up, a familiar foe after a previous right-side strain. This setback leaves England's pace attack depleted, with Atkinson facing a four-to-six-week recovery period.
England's breakout fast bowler Gus Atkinson suffered a devastating hamstring tear on Boxing Day at the MCG, ending his Ashes tour. The 27-year-old Surrey star felt the injury mid-run-up, a familiar foe after a previous right-side strain. This setback leaves England's pace attack depleted, with Atkinson facing a four-to-six-week recovery period.
