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I waited till the Indian team did so well in the Caribbean and after having so well I found that our heroes were men with straw instead of feet. Then I decided that Chappell should not be humiliated in this country." Bala said sarcastically.
Please explain the highlighted group of words?
I know sarcastically mean (to insult someone in a humorous manner).
But I couldn't understand to whom he sarcast in this context.
with straw instead of feet 
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