8 franchises will fight against each other for the title in the 2017 Indian Premier League.
Pandey also believes KKR can cope without Andre Russell.
The England trio will play in the IPL until 14 May.
Stokes and Mills were the marquee signings of the auction.
Gambhir last played a Test match for India in 2014.
The 2016 IPL Eliminator clash will be played between Hyderabad and KKR on 25 May.
Sunrisers Hyderabad face Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL 2016 Eliminator on Wednesday. Find out where to watch live.
IBTimes UK brings you the schedule for the Playoff stage of 2016 Indian Premier League, starting on 24 May..
KKR face Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL 2016 clash on Sunday. Find out how to follow the match live.
Gujarat and Kolkata face off with place in the top four at stake. Find out where to watch live in the UK.
Six teams are in the fray for a place in the play-off stage of the IPL 2016.
Kolkata Knight Riders host Royal Challengers Bangalore on 16 May. Find out where to watch live on TV and online.
KKR host RCB as both teams will look for a place in the play-offs of the IPL 2016. Find out where watch live in UK.
Kolkata Knight Riders host Rising Pune Supergiants on 14 May. Find out where to watch live on TV and online.
Kolkata Knight Riders host Gujarat Lions on 8 May. Find out where to watch live on TV and online.
KKR host Gujarat Lions at home on Sunday. Find out where to watch the game live in the UK.
Kolkata Knight Riders host Kings XI Punjab on 4 May. Find out where to watch live on TV and online.
KKR host Kings XI Punjab at home on Wednesday. Find out where to watch the game live in the UK.
Royal Challengers Bangalore face Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL 2016 on 2 May. Find out how to follow the match live.
Delhi Daredevils face Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL 2016 clash on Saturday. Find out how to follow the match live.
Kallis is currently the coach of IPL side Kolkata Knight Riders
Kolkata backed to continue winning run against struggling Pune.