The whole world is buzzing with excitement as the Ashes series heats up, creating an atmosphere that's nothing short of electric. With fierce rivals clashing on the field, each match feels like a blockbuster movie, packed with intense battles and nail-biting moments. Fresh off a thrilling victory, England was riding high, but then they faced a tough blow just before the Sydney Test. Their star pacer, Gus Atkinson, has been sidelined for the final Ashes Test. Gus Atkinson will miss the Sydney Test England's journey in this Ashes series has been rocky, with their first win only coming in the last game. Just when it seemed like they were gaining momentum, Ben Stokes and his team were hit with another off-field setback. Following the injuries to Mark Wood and Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson has now also been ruled out of the upcoming Sydney Test. Read also: IPL 2026: 3 Potential Replacements for KKR if Mustafizur Rahman Misses Season Things took a turn for the worse for England on Day 2 of the Melbourne Test when Gus Atkinson suffered an injury during the match. Unfortunately, he never made it back onto the field. Subsequent scans revealed that he has a serious left hamstring injury, which means he won't be playing in the next match. “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.” This series has been a nightmare for England, and their troubles have only deepened as their pace attack continues to suffer from injuries. With Mark Wood and Jofra Archer already out, Atkinson's injury adds to the woes for the visiting team. “England will not call up a replacement for the fifth Test, which gets under way in Sydney on 4 January.” The series has slipped through England's fingers, with Australia leading 3-1. Both teams are gearing up for the big showdown in Sydney on January 4, where England will be fighting to restore some pride. Meanwhile, Australia is looking to clinch a decisive 4-1 series victory right on their home turf, in front of their enthusiastic fans. Who Makes England’s XI for the 5th Ashes Test? Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Jacob Bethell, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes (c), Jamie Smith (wk), Will Jacks, Matthew Potts, Brydon Carse, Josh Tongue.