cochrane went on to hertford college, oxford and played cricket more regularly for university over the next four years, taking part three times in the varsity match. he played two matches for derbyshire in the 1885 season, neither of which was against a first-class side, and played only in the derbyshire match against the australians in the 1886 season. in 28 first-class matches he took 103 wickets with his left arm medium pace, with a best performance of 7 for 66, at an average of just 18.99.