England's Ashes campaign takes a hit as bowler Gus Atkinson is ruled out of the fifth Test in Sydney due to a left hamstring injury. This marks the third time an England pace bowler has been sidelined during the series, following similar injuries to Mark Wood and Jofra Archer. Atkinson's absence means Matthew Potts, from Durham, is set to make his Ashes debut, adding to his 10 Test caps. The 27-year-old Potts has been a regular in the first summer of the Ben Stokes-Brendon McCullum era but hasn't played a Test since the defeat to New Zealand in December. Australia, on the other hand, is considering changes to their side after ending an 18-match unbeaten streak in home Ashes Tests. Spinner Todd Murphy might replace a pace bowler, while all-rounder Cameron Green faces pressure after a poor batting performance. Meanwhile, batter Usman Khawaja, who is 39 and might be playing his last Test, is set to feature in Sydney. England's focus now shifts to preparing for a white-ball tour of Sri Lanka, with a strong squad likely to be named for the T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka later this year.
