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Gus Atkinson out of Ashes 2025-26, will England announce a replacement?

Poulomi Chakraborty

Gus Atkinson ruled out of Ashes 2025-26. Image Credits: XGus Atkinson ruled out of Ashes 2025-26. Image Credits: X

The entire world is down in red-ball fever as the ongoing Ashes is spreading unreal excitement. With arch-rivals locking horns, every match feels like a blockbuster, fueled by fierce battles and edge-of-the-seat moments.

Fresh off a thrilling win, England were riding high until a big blow hit hard before stepping into the Sydney Test. England’s ace pacer Gus Atkinson has been ruled out of the final Ashes Test.

Gus Atkinson will sit out of the Sydney Test

England has started their journey in the ongoing Ashes with consecutive blows, as their first win of the series came only in the last game. Just when momentum seemed to turn, Ben Stokes and Co. were rocked by yet another setback off the field. After Mark Wood and Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson has also been ruled out of the upcoming Sydney Test.

England’s Ashes troubles worsened on Day 2 of the Melbourne Test when Gus Atkinson picked up an injury mid-match. After that, he never returned to the field again in the match. Later on, the scan revealed that the pacer has sustained a serious left hamstring injury and has been ruled out of the upcoming match.

In a statement, England confirmed the news. In the statement, they said, “England Men’s seamer Gus Atkinson has been ruled out for the remainder of the Ashes tour after scans confirmed he has sustained a left hamstring injury. The Surrey right-armer left the field after bowling his fifth over of Australia’s second innings during England’s victory at the MCG in the fourth Test.”

In the ongoing series, England is already having a nightmare. The misery has only deepened as their pace attack continues to crumble under injury blows. Mark Wood and Jofra Archer were already ruled out earlier, and Atkinson’s injury is a recent setback for the visitors.

England will not name a replacement for the pacer

Despite this massive blow, England has taken a bold call. They opted not to name a replacement for Atkinson for the upcoming Sydney Test. In the statement, they said, “England will not call up a replacement for the fifth Test, which gets under way in Sydney on 4 January.”

The series has already slipped away from England’s hand as the series is already hang on 3-1 on Australia’s favor. Both sides gear up for the Sydney showdown on January 4, where England will fight to salvage pride. Meanwhile, Australia aims to seal a commanding 4-1 series victory on home soil in front of roaring fans.