<p>Ryder, who is suffering from a groin injury, is still under observation in a hospital here while the rest of the team traveled to Nottingham.<br />New Zealand team manager Dave Currie said the diagnosis of Ryder's injury is still unclear, but it seems likely that the batsman is suffering from a significant infection.<br />"He has been in considerable discomfort. In the meantime Aaron (Redmomd) joins the squad as a precautionary measure. However, any replacement will have to be approved by the ICC," Currie said.<br />Redmond has been playing county cricket in Lancashire and will join the squad immediately.<br />He has previously played seven Tests for New Zealand and was a leading performer in the latest domestic Twenty20 competition, finishing top run scorer including an innings of 100 not out from 58 balls.<br />New Zealand have been plagued with injuries in the tournament with skipper Daniel Vettori nursing a shoulder injury, which forced him to sit out of the two preliminary matches the side has played so far.<br />In-form batsman Ross Taylor is also being monitored after he strained his hamstring while pacer James Franklin is likely to play in the next stage despite a knee problem.</p>
<p>Ryder, who is suffering from a groin injury, is still under observation in a hospital here while the rest of the team traveled to Nottingham.<br />New Zealand team manager Dave Currie said the diagnosis of Ryder's injury is still unclear, but it seems likely that the batsman is suffering from a significant infection.<br />"He has been in considerable discomfort. In the meantime Aaron (Redmomd) joins the squad as a precautionary measure. However, any replacement will have to be approved by the ICC," Currie said.<br />Redmond has been playing county cricket in Lancashire and will join the squad immediately.<br />He has previously played seven Tests for New Zealand and was a leading performer in the latest domestic Twenty20 competition, finishing top run scorer including an innings of 100 not out from 58 balls.<br />New Zealand have been plagued with injuries in the tournament with skipper Daniel Vettori nursing a shoulder injury, which forced him to sit out of the two preliminary matches the side has played so far.<br />In-form batsman Ross Taylor is also being monitored after he strained his hamstring while pacer James Franklin is likely to play in the next stage despite a knee problem.</p>