The 35-year-old Daniel Vettori has found a place in the probables for the ICC World Cup 2015.
Ryder's career is littered with alcohol-fuelled incidents.
Ryder had slog-sweeped Wellington's Luke Fletcher out of the park during the Georgie Pie Super Smash.
Smith talked through the six saying that the ball is on his car, adding that he thought it hit his car.
Edgar said Ryder has been included in the squad to assess and evaluate his progress.
Selectors included him in the New Zealand A squad to tour the United Arab Emirates next month.
NZC national selection general manager Bruce Edgar said the tour was a chance to assess Ryder.
Ryder declined an invitation to play in Friday's Island of Origin Twenty20.
The contemplation over Ryder's participation continues after the all-rounder smashed 136 off 57 balls.
Ryder belted his century off 39 balls and notched eight sixes and 18 fours.