Misbah's appointment as Islamabad United head coach triggers PSL unrest: report.

LAHORE -- Pakistan Super League (PSL) franchise Islamabad United have made Misbah-ul-Haq their new head coach after sacking the long-serving Dean Jones, ESPNcricinfo reported on Thursday. Although not official yet, Misbah replacing Jones had been on the cards for some time, and was one of Pakistan cricket's worst kept secrets, especially after Jones was let go a day earlier despite leading the side to two PSL championships more than everyone else. The impending appointment of a man who also is the head coach and chief selector of the national team does not sit right with the other five PSL franchises, according to ESPN.

The franchises are concerned that Misbah's appointment could create a conflict-of-interest situation as he already holds two powerful positions within the national team's setup. The concerns could have some merit as Misbah could, in theory, would have the authority to give preference to Islamabad United players in the national team, thus raising the profile of and upgrading the franchise's...