Pakistan, May 13 -- Pakistan, China and Afghanistan are set to strengthen regional sports cooperation as cricket players from the three countries prepare for a series of friendly and development matches in Hangzhou from May 14, aimed at promoting cricket in China and enhancing people-to-people exchanges.

An Afghan cricket delegation has already arrived in Hangzhou as part of a technical cooperation and sports exchange initiative with Chinese authorities, according to Afghan media reports. The delegation includes national coach Nawroz Mangal and players Qais Ahmad, Zahir Khan, Faisal Shinozada, and Wahidullah Zadran.

Meanwhile, top Pakistani players are expected to arrive in Hangzhou in the coming days to participate in the cricket promo...